ICopper is a metallic element that just so happens to be a great conductor of heat and electricity, making it commonly used for water piping among other things. It is light and strong and often used for corrosion-resistant parts. There are several reasons to prefer copper piping. Copper pipes are durable for the long-term with non-acidic systems. Copper is bacteria resistant, very fire resistant, and earthquake tolerant. It can be incredibly flexible and bent around joints. Copper piping also has a small internal diameter, much smaller than CPVC, which lets it fit in smaller, tighter places.
Copper is the material most often used by today’s home-builders and homeowners when installing plumbing. Copper plumbing is lead-free, making it safer than galvanized pipe.
Copper pipes are biostatic and inhibit the growth of bacteria. Copper plumbing requires less maintenance and fewer repairs over time and is naturally resistant to corrosion. Installing copper plumbing increases the value of a home.
Copper pipes are sturdy and dependable and can withstand several problems. You won’t find a single bacteria growing in copper pipes as they are biostatic, that is, they resist the growth of bacteria inside the pipes. You can also fit copper pipes in narrow places, and they are also resistant to fire and moreover, they can be used outdoors. Copper piping, which is the #1 material used for plumbing work in today’s world, is the same material that the Egyptians used to lay their own pipe – some 3000 years ago!
