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Stephen G Sheldon
05-06-2011, 08:39 PM
Have seen homes with what appears to be polybutelyne under sinks. In cases where the main lines are copper, do you call out the poly?

Rick Cantrell
05-07-2011, 04:18 AM
If you are asking about the gray or white plastic supply risers for sinks and toilets, then no, I do not write that up.
I have not heard of any problems with them.

Kevin Blehl
05-07-2011, 11:49 AM
Does the poly visibly connect to copper under the sink? If so, then as long as there is no leaking/corrosion/etc, don't call it out. If the poly goes into the wall and you can't see the connection, I would put it into the report as an unknown. It could have the older fittings that have been a problem.