The Difference Between Plumbing And Drains

Being a home owner is an extremely rewarding experience, and one that holds dear to the dreams of many. However with home ownership can come costs – such as leaking pipes, dripping taps, shower repairs, new bathrooms and more. This can all create stress, anxiety and worry.

The best way to alleviate this is to be proactive in your approach so that you can enjoy the experience of home ownership. In this guide we’ll look at the difference between plumbing and drainage so that you can better understand the important aspects so that you, too, can be proactive in your home’s maintenance requirements.

What is Plumbing?

In its most simplest form, plumbing is water coming into your property. This covers the pipes, tanks, pipe fittings, valves, taps, showers, heating and sanitation.

Incorrect plumbing can lead to low water pressure which you may notice from your taps, bath and shower. This can be caused by a number of things including blockages, poorly sized pipes or a leak somewhere.

Many homeowners see an issue, such as faulty radiator valves, and try to solve it themselves – which can be costly in the long run. This can not only cause the problem to get bigger, but it can also cause property damage (such as mould and paint peeling).

What is Drainage?

In its most simplest form, drainage is the process of removing water and waste from your home – everything from the water that goes down your kitchen sink, shower, bath to the toilet being flushed.

Drain pipes are always installed at a certain angle to use gravity to get rid of waste water from your property and into the sewer system.

Poor drainage systems can cause damage to your property such as the foundation and structure. You may notice cracked walls, musty, smell, or simply water not draining away fast enough (or not at all!).

Plumbers are professionals who have experience in handling these difficult jobs as well as putting things right. It can be very tempting to try to fix these problems yourself however you could end up making the situation worse.

Knowing the difference between plumbing and drainage, and also knowing the signs, allows you to be proactive so that you can act early should you need the services of a plumber.

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