Homeowners say defective pipes are wrecking their homes, and the same brand keeps coming up

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Homeowners in Georgia and across the country claim defective water pipes made by the same manufacturer damaged their homes, costing them thousands of dollars in repairs.

An Atlanta News First investigation found complaints are widespread, and lawsuits point to PEX pipes made by Uponor as a potential issue.

Erica Skolnick lives in a home with pipes manufactured by Uponor. When she walks into a room, she’s almost always looking at the ceiling for water damage that has plagued her home for the past year…

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