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Originally Posted by elevatorman
My up north house was built in 1971 and had terra cotta (clay) sewer pipes.
From the net:
"Clay pipes were commonly used between 1900 and 1980. They provided an economical way for builders and sewer workers to create main sewer lines for all building types and locations."
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Yeah, they were great. Until the ground shifted or a Magnolia tree grew up and its roots stretched out in search of moisture - easily found in a sewer pipe, unfortunately. Even PVC pipe will get brittle after years in the ground. No real good solution, unfortunately. Maybe steel-braided pex, like I use for my washing machine hoses?
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