Polybutylene pipes in WA homes
Advice for owners of homes built before mid-2017 experiencing pipe bursts and other homeowners experiencing issues with plumbing pipes that are not Typlex 1050 pipes.
This fact sheet provides guidance for owners of properties that were:
- constructed before mid-2017 who are experiencing burst water pipes in their homes; and
- other homeowners experiencing issues with polybutylene plumbing pipes that are not the Pro-fit Typlex 1050 type covered by an Industry Response and the extended building disputes period.
This fact sheet is intended to provide information about why pipes may leak and what to do if you intend to make a warranty claim against the manufacturer.