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 Clay sewer lines, hints from a home inspectorClay sewer lines: pipes must be protected by metal straps to prevent driving nails and screws into them. Does not overflow when another fixture is drained simultaneously. The inspector cannot ascertain whether the drain lines will perform properly in the future. Drainage may be blocked at any time by roots, broken pipes and other damages caused by repairmen, objects flushed into the system by homeowners, etc. Expect, at some time in the future, to replace the drain line and budget money for that possibility. Clay sewer lines are prone to allowing intrusion of roots. Newer clay lines with rubber and stainless steel clamps at joints are excellent and long lasting if installed properly. The older systems were joined with cement and sand. Roots can easily penetrate the joints of the older systems. A visual inspection cannot tell if clay pipes actually are in use since they are ordinarily not visible. The age of the building and the particular area of the country or this particular municipality are clues to its use. Clay pipe systems are usually easy to rod out and are not as easily damaged by this action as are fiber or plastic pipes. Plastic water pipes Plastic water pipes Water lines or fittings expansion tank atop water heater expansion tank helps eliminate problems No water heater cold water shut off valve Water heater drain leaking damaged Water heater noisy mineral buildup Seismic restraints recommended when rigid gas lines are connected to water heater Water heater enclosure closet damaged loose
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