We are finally going to replace the last of the galv. pipes in our house. we had a leak in the upstairs bathroom and decided now is the time to change over to copper for the bathroom. we want to replace all the galv. for copper and change all the shower fixtures. our shower/tub is really onld. it has two handle for the H/C shower and threet handle below for the tub controls and 2 for water and on to open and close the drain. We had someone come out who was really hesitant to give an estimate. He just kept saying that it will take a good 3-4 days and the cost will be materials plus labor. It was like pulling teeth to get any sort of an estimate out of him later that evening. He said there was a lot of work removing the galv. pipes. I'm not sure why...don't they just cut and remove??? When I suggested leaving the galv. pipes there and just remove pcs. to get at the fixtures, he said that they might "sweat" and ruin our ceiling below. how is there anymore chance of that compared to when water was running through them?? Is that true about the "sweating"?
I should mention that the pipes only go from the second floor bath down to the first floor and just into the basement below. So it's not a long run of galv. And I think there's actually an easier route anyways to simplify the new installation.
WHAT AM I MISSING HERE? I'M FEELING AS IF I'M BEING TAKEN? WHAT DO YOU FOLKS THINK??
THANKS,
Scott
I should mention that the pipes only go from the second floor bath down to the first floor and just into the basement below. So it's not a long run of galv. And I think there's actually an easier route anyways to simplify the new installation.
WHAT AM I MISSING HERE? I'M FEELING AS IF I'M BEING TAKEN? WHAT DO YOU FOLKS THINK??
THANKS,
Scott