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Plumbing Defect Pictures:

pluggedpipe

The end of this pipe was "plugged" with a rag  which was held in place with a chunk of concrete.  Not an approved method of capping an abandoned drain pipe.

 

gasleak

These soap buffles show a small gas leak.

 

 

stackleak

rippedboot

Over time a great deal of water can leak into the roof structure around poorly fitting flashings.

 

ratbites

This pipe in a crawl space has been chewed on by vermin----most likely rats.

 

holeinpipe

This main vent stack has a hole through the side. Repairs are necessary to prevent sewer gases and waste from leaking into the home.

 

corrossion

This is corrosion due to dissimilar metals-----eventually the pipe may leak or the hanger may fail.

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