Plumber sunk pipes

[johnsnow]

Ive had a plumber round who has sunk the pipes in a wall and its been plastered over. Now when the heating comes on you can hear a creaking for around an hour. Also the same when the heating goes off

Looking in the loft it looks like plaster has been applied over the pipe (no gap)

I can live with the noise however the question is will this cause any problems in the near or distance future e.g. the friction fractures the pipe?

 

[doitall]

Could do if they are not protected.

 

[johnsnow]

I dont think there protected. Im reluctant to have to rip out a new kitchen and take the wall out to get at them. Is there an easy fix for this?

 

[seco services]

Is there an easy fix for this?

No

 

[Agile]

A pipe should obviously be fitted to allow movement and ideally insulated too.

I like to wrap bubble wrap around the tube as that is cheap, thin and allows movement and gives some insulation.

How did you come to employ such a cowboy?

Tony

 

[johnsnow]

A pipe should obviously be fitted to allow movement and ideally insulated too.

I like to wrap bubble wrap around the tube as that is cheap, thin and allows movement and gives some insulation.

How did you come to employ such a cowboy?

Tony

Family friend. Never make the same mistake again. In terms of correcting this is it possible to just live with it? Or does it need to be fixed ASAP

 

[Agile]

As long as the wall is dry then its not going to be a problem if you can live with the noise.

After a few weeks the noise might stop as it abrades the plaster.

Tony