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If ever there was a topic to ruffle plumbers feathers, it’s the age old debate of copper pipes vs plastic pipes.  Some swear by copper and its ability to stand the test of time, whereas others prefer the speed and ease of using plastic piping.  But which are best for your home?  Well, our team of experts are here to thrash it out.

Benefits of Plastic Piping?

Plastic piping is fast becoming the go to choice of modern plumbing and it’s not hard to see why with a range of benefits including:

• It doesn’t corrode over time.
• It’s reduced installation time by around 40%.
• Push-fit fittings simply lock (or unlock incase of a problem) into place.
• Ever evolving technology makes them stronger, quicker and more reliable.
• They are cheaper to buy.
• They are thicker, therefore quieter.
• Less likely to freeze.
• It’s lightweight yet extremely durable.

Cons

While the benefits far outweigh the disadvantages, there are a few points to consider.

• It is less flexible at the joints.
• It may crack