Galvanized steel pipe corrosion in older buildings
Why it happens here
Much of the housing stock along Roosevelt East and Roosevelt West still has original galvanized steel pipe. The zinc lining wears away, the pipe rusts from the inside, and pressure drops until a section fails. It is a slow problem that ends in a fast leak.
Our approach
We camera the line to map the corrosion, then replace the failed run with copper pipe or PEX tubing. We use dielectric fittings at the transition to slow corrosion. We also test the new section under pressure before closing the wall.