Copper plumbing has been North America’s building material of choice for 75 years.  Dating back to 2750 B.C., copper plumbing was and continues to be engineers and professional plumbers’ first choice for durable and reliable plumbing material.  Over 85% of North American homes and businesses rely on copper plumbing.  Similarly, copper plumbing is a staple on all European properties.  While many other materials have come on the market in recent years, copper plumbing maintains its rein as the leading water and heating system material.

Why use copper plumbing?

In past years, plastic manufacturers have attempted to enter the plumbing industry.  While most home and business owners now have the choice of PVC or copper plumbing, industry professionals continue to favour copper plumbing for its durability, ease, and efficiency.  PVC may seem like a cost effective solution but over time, it will end up costing people thousands in maintenance and repairs.  Copper plumbing is a hassle-free solution.

Maintenance:

People rely heavily on their plumbing system and no one wants to deal with faulty plumbing.  Any disruption in service will heavily impede people’s daily activities.  While plastic is known to become brittle with age and eventually crake or crumble, copper plumbing is extremely durable and can withstand earthquakes and severe temperatures with ease.  Similarly, copper plumbing resists corrosion and maintains its shape and strength despite high water pressure or extreme heat.  Designed for durability and capable of withstanding the elements and time, copper plumbing is the ideal building material for all plumbing systems.

Health:

Copper is a natural and environmentally friendly building material.  Additionally, copper plumbing is biostatic and impermeable, resisting bacterial growth and contaminants.   Unlike plastic, copper plumbing does not burn or emit toxic fumes in a home fire.

How do you maintain your copper plumbing?

While copper plumbing is proven durable and efficient, like all plumbing systems, it is still prone to scale and build-up.  With water, waste, and minerals flowing through copper plumbing pipes on an hourly basis, all pipes accumulate a fair amount of scale.  This not only inhibits water flow but can lead to copper plumbing pipe leaks.

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