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Polybutylene Pipes in NoVA Homes: What Buyers and Owners Should Know
1978–1995 polybutylene supply lines are a known failure risk across Northern Virginia suburbs. How to identify them and when to repipe.
C Cherry Blossom Plumbing
Written by Amanda Casteel · COO Reviewed by Johnny Casteel · CEO · Master Plumber VA Plumbing Lic. 2710075081 · Contractor Lic. 2705180998
Polybutylene (often gray plastic) was common in late-20th-century NoVA builds. It becomes brittle and can fail without much warning. If a home inspection flags poly B, get a plumber’s assessment before you close — or before a ceiling gets soaked.
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