If you prefer another material besides plastic or copper, please feel free to respond. Thanks.
2007-08-22 18:49:22 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Copper has proven itself over time- to be the BEST choice for pipes & plumbing fixtures. Plastic ALWAYS cracks- eventually, and the other metals just tend to corrode too quickly... Sure- copper is expensive... -But, like anything ELSE, you GET what you pay for... And Copper will outlive YOUR decision to choose it. :)
2007-08-22 19:01:16 · answer #1 · answered by Joseph, II 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I spent some time in front of the computer for some good information about PEX or copper, and I found this article here very useful: http://www.miconstruguia.com/en/how-to-install-pex/. Hope this works for you too.
2014-05-04 03:46:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just finished our new home a month ago. We went with Copper. It was more expensive so get ready for that - however...it's been time proven to work the best and "no" it does not put stuff in your water. Plastic however, has not yet proven it's self and over time (like the siding problem) you don't want to tear out your pipes because "they" now discovered it's harmful to your health. Good Luck.
2007-08-28 15:54:48 · answer #3 · answered by Becky V 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im a builder and time = money. i use pecs and copper... mainly use the pecs for long runs because of the higher cost of copper. copper for the corners and fixture connections. pecs flexible tubing resists cracks and doesnt sweat like copper. super fast is the main reason i use it and ive never had a customer complain... ever! so easy to install even a caveman can do it! (the intial tool set up isnt real cheap though) offset... still less expensive than copper and... im not one for burning anything when i install. no fire just sharp cutters and the banding tool!
2007-08-28 08:48:07 · answer #4 · answered by Chad F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always use copper if possible. We had plastic in our house and had everything replaced with copper. It also depends on your building codes in your area.
2007-08-23 10:31:27 · answer #5 · answered by blb 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
copper pipes, due to its property compare to plastic, copper pipes has higher strength than plastic, it is workable also and cannot easly destroy due to high pressure and velocity of water , if properly installed, i think there will be no problem regarding links after 30 years of service.
2007-08-23 02:35:34 · answer #6 · answered by Criss Ram 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Copper pipes---definitely for water pipes.
Just did a remodel and it was well worth it !!
2007-08-29 23:47:07 · answer #7 · answered by krissyderic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both are equal in use to me, but copper is more expensive to do.So I guess it depends on your budget, I myself have copper pipes.
2007-08-29 13:25:30 · answer #8 · answered by jmada05 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Copper. Pipe last longer, better tasting water and a bit more sanitary I think.
http://www.builderswebsource.com/techbriefs/cpvccopper.htm#Conclusion
http://www.greenstreet.org.uk/index.php?ct=5&filters=f25;f32
http://www.coppercanada.ca/publications/pub41e/41e.htm
2007-08-23 01:58:04 · answer #9 · answered by Morgan M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Copper all the way!
2007-08-28 14:08:12 · answer #10 · answered by sanwenrya 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋