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One of the most common questions homeowners ask is whether the pipes in their home are good or bad. If your home has a dripping pipe, there are times when it makes sense to perform a repair or patch. There are other situations when it just doesn’t make sense to attempt a repair. Repairing the same pipe multiple times just isn’t worth your time, money, and hassle. If a qualified plumber inspects your water lines, they will be able to tell you what material the pipes are made out of. We can make a diagnosis and appropriate recommendation for your home’s specific situation.Here are the different types of materials that your home’s pipes could made from:Water Lines
- Copper – Most people will be able to recognize what a copper pipe looks like. (It has a distinctive metallic copper color.)
- CPVC – Some lines are made out of CPVC, which is a type of plastic. CPVC pipes are a creamy color and they normally have a yellow line going through them.
- PEX – PEX pipes are classified based on quality. Type A PEX is much better quality than type B or C PEX.
- Quest – Quest pipes resemble PEX pipes, but they are a grey color. They aren’t very good pipes and they are no longer being manufactured.
- Cast iron – Cast iron drain lines are extremely durable. Most of the time they will have a long life. However, since they are made out of metal, chemicals that go down the drain can cause them to corrode and deteriorate.
- PVC – PVC is a very common type of pipe. It’s probably the most commonly used pipe nowadays. It is made out of plastic, but it’s very durable for drains.