Residential Plumbing System: A Quick Note on Plastic and Metal Pipes

Posted by lukesmarini on April 5th, 2018

Gone are the days when ceramic, metal or concrete were the only materials used for residential plumbing and drainage tubing. The metal pipes built of galvanized steel are still in use despite the availability of the high-quality PVC and metal pipes. If you are seeking PEX repiping services in Long Beach, California, you are recommended to go with the installation of the PEX tubing for a safe and sound drainage system. If you prefer metal instead of PVC pipes, the copper piping can outperform the tubing built of stainless steel pipes.

The thermoplastic pipes usually come in different categories, but, three of all categories, e.g., Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX), Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) are widely used in the residential drainage systems. The plastic pipes came as a replacement for the metal pipes in the late 30s. As metal pipes were prone to rust and their installation process requires backbreaking installation work, the plastic plumbing pipes soon became everyone’s choice for residential piping systems. Besides, the metal pipes need to be welded and tubed for the sensitive compression fittings. The whole installation setup of the metal pipes thus become prohibitively expensive. Though plastic pipes provide a setup that makes the installation process easy, metal pipes ( Copper pipes) stand afore in terms of durability. There are a number of experts who offer installation service for copper re-pipe in Downey.     

Both metal and plastic plumbing pipes have their advantages and disadvantages. You need to choose the piping system that suits your needs. This is the age of the internet, thus plumbing suppliers and professionals are a click away. You can contact the professionals and suppliers and find their recommendations regarding your plumbing supplies and installation job.

Getting necessary plumbing supplies and another accessory from a plumbing supplier is unpretentious. However, the installation job can be irksome for you if the professionals who are carrying the installation job out are not working it well. You must be very careful while hiring the plumbing and rooter service crews for the repiping work. The professionals need to make sure that they clean the home of all junk and debris before they leave.

Both PEX pipes and the copper tubing are rust-resistant. But, PEX has the edge over the copper piping of easy installation process. Since plastic is non-conductive to heat, it can stand up well to maintain the temperature of the water it carries. The copper pipes may require insulation while PEX pipes stay dry even without any insulation. Based on the specifications and the installation processes of the both the PEX and Copper piping, you can freely choose the one that goes on your time, budget and labor.

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