Roof space – water pipes leaking

Causes

Pinhole corrosion in copper as result of carbon deposits in the pipe or high water pH

Failed jointers in plastic or brazed joints in copper 

Rodents gnawing plastic

Listed under: Interior, metal, copper, plastic, plumbing, pipes, Roof, roof space, durability, corrosion

Cause

Pinhole corrosion in copper as result of carbon deposits in the pipe or high water pH

Repair

  • fixing water pipes is not a DIY job – work on water pipes that supply sanitary fixtures and appliances such as sinks, showers, toilets and so on is restricted work that must be done by a registered plumber. You can search the register here
  • you can find out more about what plumbing work you can do in your own home here

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Cause

Failed jointers in plastic or brazed joints in copper 

Repair

  • as for first repair

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Cause

Rodents gnawing plastic

Repair

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