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Repiping in Los Angeles – What Pipe Material is Best?

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    So you’ve had a plumbing emergency: one of your pipes broke, started leaking, became disjointed, completely collapsed or just corroded past the point where it could be repaired. You need pipe replacement — repiping from the experts. Now, what does that mean? If you’ve read on our blog in the past, you know that we are huge proponents […] The post Repiping in Los Angeles – What Pipe Material is Best? appeared first on Twin Home Experts.

     

    So you’ve had a plumbing emergency: one of your pipes broke, started leaking, became disjointed, completely collapsed or just corroded past the point where it could be repaired. You need pipe replacement — repiping from the experts. Now, what does  that  mean? If you’ve read on our blog in the past, you know that we are  huge proponents of trenchless repiping and sewer repair. Why? Because trenchless repiping methods allow you to replace pipes without expensive and destructive  excavation.  Through trenchless repiping, we can repair your pipes from the  inside out , allowing us to avoid digging holes in your yard and potentially harming your landscape. For some more info about trenchless repiping, click here to watch our YouTube video on the subject! But what we mainly want to talk with you about today are the  different types of pipe materials. What is your plumbing made of? It’s important to know this, since not all pipes are created equal. Some forms of piping are more susceptible to serious damage and wear and tear, resulting in shorter lifespans, weak warranties, and overall poor performance out of your drains. These materials are:

    Terra Cotta (Clay) Piping

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    Orangeburg Piping

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    Cast Iron Piping

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    So what material  should  you use? Here at the Twin Plumbers, we strongly recommend either  copper  or  PEX piping.  The newer of these is PEX — it’s an advanced, flexible, and durable plastic that is recently becoming popular. But copper is a classic choice for plumbers, tried and true…so which do you choose? The Twin Plumbers have the answers: