3 Things to Love About PEX Piping

Are you adding a new bathroom or plumbing appliance, or need to replace existing piping? One option available for plumbing repairs and new application is PEX or cross-linked polyethylene flexible tubing piping. Before you decide which type of pipes to use for your project, consider the benefits of using PEX. Here are three things to love about PEX piping for your indoor plumbing needs.

  1. Less expensive. One of the main selling points of PEX over other piping like copper is that is it cost effective. PEX costs about 25% less than copper and require less labor to install. This can save you plenty on your plumbing project, both in materials and labor costs.
  2. PEX is known for its durability. It is freeze-resistant and does not corrode like other piping. It also stops buildup in the piping, which can make it last longer and prevent clogs. Although it can freeze, it can expand up to eight times before it freezes, making it less likely to burst due to cold temperatures.
  3. Versatile. PEX piping is flexible and small, making it very versatile. It can fit easier in areas where it is difficult to add stiff copper pipe. It can even be threaded under concrete, but it is not appropriate for outdoor use.

If you want to know if PEX can be used in your next plumbing project, talk to your local plumber. In some cases, it can be a better option and may save you money on your project. Your plumber can discuss the benefits and disadvantages of using PEX piping, or why another piping option may be better for your project.

Posted on behalf of:
Bynum & Sons Plumbing, Inc.
2120 McDaniels Bridge Rd SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 884-4678

What to Expect During a Whole House Repiping

If you own a home that’s more than sixty years old, or suspect that you may have significant plumbing problems, you may be considering a full, whole-house repiping project. Deterioration and degradation can affect even the best plumbing jobs over time, creating the necessity for removal and replacement eventually. If you’ve had more than one pinhole leak over the course of a year, repiping your home may be a better choice than simple repairs of existing pipes.

What Does Repiping Entail?

To properly complete a full residential repiping job, a licensed plumber who specializes in such large jobs will need to remove all of the cold and hot water lines from your home or disable them, replacing them with new pipes through the interior of your walls and through the attic. For homes built on a slab with piping that runs under the concrete, a qualified plumber will install new pipes either through your attic or by digging around the outside of your home, but will not be able to remove the existing piping without causing severe structural damage.

How Long Does Repiping Take?

There is no hard and fast answer for how long a repiping project will take, because no two jobs are the same. However, most projects can be completed in as little as one day. Qualified plumbing contractors will make a point of completing the work as quickly as they possibly can, with minimal interruption. Looking for a plumbing contractor that will also repair and repaint damaged drywall will also help to speed things up, streamlining the entire process and eliminating the need to hire more than one contractor.