Pipes last a while, but they won’t last forever. Older pipes are made from materials that are much more prone to corrosion, such as iron. When corrosion occurs, the pipe weakens and begins breaking down until eventually it breaks entirely due to rusting or other damage related issues – this is when you start noticing leaks in your property which could potentially cause major problems if left unchecked for too long! If you have older pipes like these at home then we would recommend upgrading them with newer pipes.