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Blog 2015 September Re-Piping: Should I Choose Copper or PEX?
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Re-Piping: Should I Choose Copper or PEX?

Posted By Cyrious Plumbing, LLC || 4-Sep-2015

You may choose to re-pipe your home for a variety of reasons; in the case of serious leaks, it’s really not a choice at all. One choice you will have to make, however, is whether to use traditional copper piping, or to go with newer composite PEX piping. Both are great options, but each has unique advantages and disadvantages. When you hire Cyrious Plumbing, LLC, our experienced Waterbury plumbers can advise you of the best choice for your home.

Copper Pipes

Pros:

Copper is the industry standard material for pipes, and has been for quite some time, as it can withstand more than 1,000 pounds of water pressure per square inch There are a number of other inherent advantages of copper, including:

  • It is difficult for bacteria to grow inside
  • It resists corrosion
  • It is not impacted by UV rays

Cons:

However, there are also some drawbacks to copper, particularly the price. These days, copper piping will generally cost about three times as much as an equivalent length of PEX piping. While it is resistant to corrosion, this can still occur if your water has a particularly high or low pH balance. In cold winter weather, it’s possible for frozen water to cause copper pipes to burst.

PEX Piping

Pros:

PEX, also called crosslinked polyethylene, has been used for plumbing in the U.S. since the 1980’s, and has rapidly grown in popularity in the last few decades. It’s easy to see why – PEX is usually about a third of the cost of copper. It is also more flexible, and can be significantly more resistant to freezing and bursting. PEX piping is generally color coded, which helps you easily identify hot and cold water pipes.

Cons:

The major downside of PEX piping is that it cannot be used outside, as the exposure to UV rays will compromise its integrity and safety. Since it is a plastic-type material, it’s vital to purchase it through a reputable plumbing company or supplier, such as Cyrious Plumbing, to ensure that you’re getting real PEX material and not cheap CPVC.

Re-Piping Your Home? Call (203) 577-5628

While this is a great general guide to copper versus PEX piping, your home may have unique piping needs. When you schedule a free in-home evaluation with Cyrious Plumbing, LLC, our expert plumbers can provide a re-piping estimate for your home at no charge.

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