The books and the water do not mix. A few plumbing checks keep the home library safe from the leaks and the damp.
The books
The books swell and the mold grows in the damp air. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older city rowhomes have aging supply lines In Erie, the books are the treasure.
The pipes
The pipes in the walls near the library get the periodic check. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older city rowhomes have aging supply lines In Erie, the check is the habit.
The roof
The roof leaks drip onto the shelves in the storms. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older city rowhomes have aging supply lines In Erie, the roof is the first guard.
The humidity
A dehumidifier holds the library air in the safe range. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older city rowhomes have aging supply lines In Erie, the range is the health.
The shelves
Keep the shelves away from the exterior walls and the windows. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older city rowhomes have aging supply lines In Erie, the placement is the care.
The leak
A leak detector near the library pipes raises the alarm early. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older city rowhomes have aging supply lines In Erie, the detector is the watch.
The call
Protecting your library? Call 888-217-3585 and Erie, PA Plumbing Helpers will match you with an Erie pro for the leak check.
Plumbing in Erie: what to know
In Erie, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older city rowhomes have aging supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Erie County — from Edinboro, Corry and Conneaut to ZIP codes like 16501, 16503, 16550 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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