Recently there has been a rise in the use of crosslinked
polyethylene (PEX) piping to replace copper in plumbing systems. Some estimates
have indicated that residential use of PEX for delivering drinking water to
fixtures and faucets have
increased by 40% annually. PEX piping has also been
showing a wide range of benefits for use in commercial plumbing applications
and is widely expected to replace copper as to dominant medium for transporting
potable water.
Benefits of Using PEX Piping For Your Plumbing:
Flexibility
The flexibility of PEX piping is one huge advantage it holds
over other piping materials and it paves the way for many other benefits. PEX
piping can be bent at small angles and run in direct 1-piece routing in
situations where copper, PVC, or CPVC would all require an elbow joint and time
spent cutting pipe and setting the joint. The direct routing also means there
will be fewer spots of turbulence & pressure reduction in the flow which
means there will be greater water pressure at all of the fixtures.
Reduced Cost
The flexibility of PEX allows for easier installation as
there will be a reduction in the number of joints and turns in the plumbing
system. The use of
PEX for plumbing systems cuts down the installation time and
reduces the labor cost of a job. In addition, the cost of materials of PEX
piping is approximately 25% of alternatives, so you are saving money in several
areas.
Other Benefits of PEX
- Good For Hot & Cold Piping
- Reduced Fire Hazard During Installation Because PEX Doesn’t
Require Soldering
- Expected Lifetime of 50 Years
- PEX Will Not Corrode Like Metal Pipes
- Can Be Integrated With Existing Copper & PVC Plumbing
Systems
As you can see, there are many benefits of using PEX piping
for the plumbing in your home or commercial building and soon PEX will become
the dominant piping material for transferring water in the plumbing industry.
Texas All Pro has been installing PEX piping for years giving us the experience needed to replace or repair your plumbing system as efficiently as possible. When you are in need of
San Antonio plumbing services you can count on Texas All Pro!
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