09/12/2026
Does Your Home Have Aluminum Wiring? Here's What You Need to Know.
If your home was built between 1965 and 1973, there's a good chance it has aluminum branch circuit wiring—and that matters more than most homeowners realize.
The CPSC found that homes with this wiring are 55 times more likely to have an outlet in a fire hazard condition.
We put together a detailed, no-pressure guide covering:
✅ Why aluminum wiring became common in the first place
✅ The specific risks (thermal expansion, oxidation, and loose connections)
✅ How to tell if your home has it
✅ Your upgrade options—COPALUM, AlumiConn, and full rewiring
✅ What it means for insurance and resale
This is information every homeowner and business owner from Atlanta to Chattanooga should have.
👉 Read the full guide here: https://breakerbrotherselectric.com/blog/f/aluminum-vs-copper-wiring-safety-risks-and-upgrade-options
No sales pitch. Just the facts you need to make a smart decision about your property.
f you own a home or commercial building constructed between the mid-1960s and the early 1970s—whether in Atlanta, Marietta, Cartersville, or anywhere up the I-75 corridor to Chattanooga—there's a specific question you ne...
