Category: Plumbing Repair

A two-story house will have more water than a single-story one. This is because the water from a leaky plumbing system will flow to different places, which can lead to additional problems. We’ll explain the possible causes, how to spot them, and what you should do if there is a second-story water leak.

Four Possible Second-story Plumbing Leaks

1. LEAKY TOILET

A leak can occur if the toilet’s seal needs to be replaced or the wax rings need to be replaced.

2. LEAKY SHOWER

Water getting through grout can cause showers to leak. Although you might not believe that water can get through, it is possible. It doesn’t take much water for damage to occur. Leakage could also be caused by the pipes themselves.

3. LEAKY SINK

The bathroom is the center of water. There are usually multiple sinks in a bathroom. Leakages can occur because of the loose connections between the faucets and the sinks. The actual pipes can also leak, just like with showers.

4. LEAKY WASHER MACHINE

Although it is convenient to have the laundry room upstairs with all the bedrooms, it could be problematic from a plumbing standpoint. It places another item upstairs that can leak through a leaky pipe, or loose connection.

Three Ways to Detect Second-Story Leaks in Plumbing

1. DISCOLORATION OF FIRST FLOOR CEILING

These are usually yellowish-brown marks on the ceiling at the first floor, which indicate a leak.

2. PEELING PAINT / SOFT DRYWALL

A water leak may be occurring from …

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Because of these factors, many homeowners are turning to whole-home filtration systems. They’re known as POE, point of entry filters, that filter the main water line. You should consider installing one of these filters, as outlined in this comprehensive guide. Do you really know what’s in your water? Let’s find out.

Foreign Contaminants in Our Water

There are various biological, chemical, and environmental contaminants in our water. Your water supply picks up these foreign bodies along the way in the supply and pipes. The farther it has to go the higher the likelihood of containing more than one of the following:

Biological

There are major disease-causing pathogens

Organic and Inorganic Chemicals

Nitrates, lead, arsenic, glyphosate, trichloroethylene, and tetrachloroethylene, and other chemicals cause cancer and other serious illnesses. Runoff from landscaping and agricultural pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides contain these compounds and many unknown.

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