What do you think - Copper or CPVC?

What do you think - Copper or CPVC?

Contractor · Atlanta, GA · Member since 2008 · 978 posts · 985 votes

For both renovation and new construction, I think to prefer CPVC. It's cheaper in labor, cheaper in material, and isn't a theft risk. (In fact, when there is Copper piping in a house I will sometimes go in and spray paint it white to look like CPVC)

On the other hand, the salty dogs in the business will say that CPVC maybe won't last like Copper. The commie-pinko greenie weenies (No offense to any here, just playin') say that copper has natural anti-microbal properties and is healthier than CPVC, which might impart toxins into your drinking water.

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Electrical Contractor · both, Maine & Florida · Member since 2011 · 129 posts · 53 votes
14y

Neither one, PEX is the way to go now!!

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  • Investor · Baltimore, MD · Member since 2014 · 1k+ posts · 688 votes
    12y
    Copper gets stolen, cpvc does not. I spray copper black to look like black pipe...oddly enough
  • Real Estate Lender · London, United Kingdom · Member since 2012 · 1 post · 0 votes
    6y

    what about this one this cpvc

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