February 2017 - Maple Valley Plumbing

Did You Know – Piping Expansion Joints

by GreenHaven Interactive | Feb 3, 2017 | Commercial Plumbing, Residential Plumbing

Expansion joints are routinely used in plumbing for your home, where expansion and contraction (from heat and cold) or movement (ex. structural settling) could damage connections. Why is this important? Correctly and well designed plumbing can prevent leaks for years...

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Did You Know – Piping Expansion Joints

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