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Pipe Replacement in Durham

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Choosing the best piping materials for a pipe replacement project will require a consultation with a Durham plumbing professional. The plumbing experts at JD Service Now can go over the different types of materials used today and help you select the most cost-effective one for your home and your budget.

Cast Iron and Lead Pipes in Durham

Cast iron pipes are typically found in older homes for both the water supply and waste water lines. They tend to easily collect sediment and eventually rust, causing need for a replacement with either copper, galvanized steel, or plastic piping.

Lead pipes were also used in older homes and usually connected the sewer main in the street to the home’s plumbing system. They can also corrode over time and need to be replaced if they have major damages, such as holes or shifted joints causing sewer leaks.

Copper and Plastic Pipes in Durham

Copper piping is one of the most common piping materials used today. While they are more costly to install because of the material, copper is the standard in the plumbing industry because of its benefits: it is softer and therefore easier to install, and copper does not corrode as easily as other metals, and lastly, it is a non-toxic material.

There are also different thicknesses and uses for copper piping. The thinner copper pipes are typically used for plumbing inside the home, and the thicker copper pipes are used for main water lines and other underground piping.

Plastic pipes are steadily becoming more common to use. They are the most cost-effective piping option since they are easy to install and cheap to transport due to being lightweight. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes are used for cold water supply, vent pipes and drainage, while chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) pipes are used for hot water supply lines due to special heat resistant characteristics.

Let us help you determine whether copper pipes or plastic pipes are the best option for your pipe replacement project. Contact JD Service Now today!

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