Advantages Offered By Copper Tubing

When planning a new home, consumers will find there are many plumbing choices they face. One of the best options in construction is the use of copper tubing. These pipes can provide many years of reliable service in supplying the needs of the home.

Copper tubing is the only material designed for this purpose that offers a 50 year warranty supplied by the manufacturer. This warranty states that if the product is properly installed, the pipes will be free from failure due to material or manufacturing defects. No other product offers a warranty that comes close to this promise.

The use of copper has been common for more than 70 years. Once American homes started using indoor plumbing, copper was the material of choice. It is the type of tubing used in approximately 95% of existing homes. In addition, even with the availability of alternative materials today, copper continues to be the choice of more than 80% of contractors constructing new homes.

Consumers can rest assured this material must meet established standards. Each tube is marked with permanent identification stamped by the manufacturer. It meets or exceeds nearly all building codes in existence. The material is all natural and environmentally friendly. It does not crumble or crack after many years of use and does not corrode.

Most people find that while the materials for an all copper system may be more expensive than other materials, the finished cost of the system is the same as or less than for cheaper materials. Professionals find it easier to handle, form and join copper tubing saving money. Even if the system is slightly more expensive, its long term reliability makes its cost worthwhile.

Copper offers many advantages to the safety of residents in the home. It provides a natural inhibitor for growth of bacterial or other microorganisms in the system. It requires no volatile solvents that pollute the atmosphere or supply in the home. It will not burn or give off toxic gases. It is resistant to freezing and can be warmed to thaw using a torch or electrical heating system without damage to the pipes.

Copper is so versatile and dependable that manufacturers of a Phoenix solar water heater choose it for the tubing used in the unit. The long life of copper allows the manufacturer to stand behind these units that help to reduce energy consumption in a home. The thermal conductivity of the material makes it an ideal choice for this use.