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Copper piping is one of the most widely used materials inresidential and commercial plumbing systems, commonly found in potable watersupply, heating, and cooling applications. Known for its durability and longservice life, copper can still fail when material conditions, installationpractices, or environmental factors are not properly accounted for.
In this episode of Evidence to Answers, forensic engineerBen covers how copper piping systems are typically installed, including propersurface preparation, soldering techniques, and system support requirements. Heexplains the installation details that directly impact joint integrity andlong-term performance, as well as the most common failure patterns seen inpractice, including material discontinuities, erosion over time, impropersoldering, insufficient support leading to stress, and external factors such asfreezing, impact, over-pressurization, and corrosion.
This video is forinsurance adjusters, attorneys, and claims professionals involved in losseswhere copper piping is a factor. Documenting installation conditions, systemorientation, prior repairs, environmental factors, and the overall condition ofthe piping before removal provides the context needed for a complete anddefensible evaluation.
