Have you ever wondered what the differences are between the common types of pipe materials? Today’s blog will cover the question concerning pipe materials used in your home’s plumbing in Fort Worth.
Plastic
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), plastic piping is a popular material for both water supply and drain piping. The advantages are numerous, with the most popular being its long service life, budget friendly status, and it doesn’t have problems with corrosion. In addition, it is lightweight and provides flexibility, and is a nontoxic product with more than 50 years of use for plumbing in Fort Worth.
CPVC and PVC pipe are immune to electrochemical reactions caused by acids, bases, and salts that can corrode metal pipe. In addition, PVC and CPVC are resistant to wear, and impact.
PEX pipe is another budget friendly option for repiping of your home’s plumbing in Fort Worth. PEX offers greater flexibility than any other pipe material. Due to its superior flexibility, PEX easily tolerates 90-degree turns, reducing the number of necessary fittings and potential leaks. PEX also offers a shut off valve for each supply line, meaning you can turn the water off where plumbing repair is required, without the necessity to turn it off throughout the home. PEX offers numerous advantages, and may be the solution you choose.
Copper
Copper piping has remained the industry’s gold standard for more than 70 years. Copper pipe has advantages over other metal piping, such as it doesn’t corrode easily, is nontoxic, tolerates UV light outdoors, and inhibits the growth of bacteria. Copper is a natural, environmentally friendly material that is 100% recyclable when its lifespan is finished.
Galvanized Steel Piping
Galvanized steel piping is an outdated pipe material no longer in use. The zinc coating on galvanized pipes stalls rust, but doesn’t prevent it completely, which can shorten the life of the pipe resulting in corrosion, blockage, poor water quality, and water leaks that can result in severe damage to the home and its foundation. Homes with galvanized piping should be repiped as soon as possible.
Cast Iron
As an outdated pipe material, cast iron is no longer used. However, it can still be found in older buildings due to its use used as a pipe material for more than a hundred years.
Hiring a plumber with expertise will ensure the proper installation of your home’s plumbing in Fort Worth. Hiring a Benjamin Franklin licensed plumber assures the plumbing provided meets, or exceeds the industry standards. When you contact a Benjamin Franklin plumber in Fort Worth, you are assured of receiving a first quality installation.
Benjamin Franklin plumbers provide expert plumbing services for residential or commercial plumbing in Fort Worth. These services include plumbing repair, plumbing installation, and maintenance services. Our professional plumbers can assist you in the selection among pipe materials ensuring the one right for your household, and your budget. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing serves Fort Worth, Arlington, and the surrounding areas, and is a member of the BBB with an A+ rating.