Orangeburg & Galvanized Piping
Orangeburg & Galvanized Piping is a plumbing defect common in Lake Minnetonka and west-metro homes. Both materials are at end of life in older Minnetonka homes and carry significant replacement cost.
Orangeburg & Galvanized Piping is a plumbing defect common in Lake Minnetonka and west-metro homes. Both materials are at end of life in older Minnetonka homes and carry significant replacement cost.
What causes orangeburg & galvanized piping?
Bituminous Orangeburg sewer pipe and galvanized supply lines in mid-century homes deform, corrode, and restrict flow.
What we check
We identify pipe material at accessible points and scope the lateral to confirm Orangeburg deformation.
Why it matters
Both materials are at end of life in older Minnetonka homes and carry significant replacement cost.
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