Why Do More Vancouver Homeowners Choose PEX as Their Repiping Solution?

PEX pipe is commonly used in many applications, residential, commercial, and industrial. When homeowners have to repipe—for a variety of reasons—in Vancouver PEX is what is chosen most often. In today’s blog article we are going to address why this is true. 

What Is PEX 

Before we go further, let’s digress for a moment and define what PEX is. PEX is shorthand way of saying “cross-linked polyethylene tubing.” The advantages of PEX are that it is lead-free and can be installed without solvents, glues, chemicals, or torches, which are fire hazards in construction. 

PEX is safe for drinking water, it is affordable, suitable for both hot and cold lines, and resistant to corrosion. And these are some of the reasons why it is so commonly chosen as the go-to pipe for repiping applications in Vancouver. 

If one is going to repipe in Vancouver or the Lower Mainland, there are two choices. One can repipe with copper or PEX. And PEX has two big advantages over copper. 

Price 

The first is price. PEX pipe is significantly cheaper than copper pipe. For example, PEX pipe is between one-third (1/3) and one-half (1/2) the price of copper. And that is just the cost of the pipe. The installation of PEX is also cheaper because it is easier and faster to install. 

Corrosion 

The other big reason why PEX is chosen more often than copper for repiping is because the water in Vancouver is naturally acidic. Acidic water accelerates the corrosion of copper piping which is possibly why you are having to repipe in the first place. So, if you replace your corroded copper pipe with new copper, that new copper is going to corrode over time as well. The PEX is resistant to corrosion, a big benefit on the Lower Mainland and Vancouver area. 

There are some people who just want copper pipe, no matter what. And repiping can be done with copper. However, specifically in Vancouver, PEX is the best and most common choice and what we use most often.

Please call us on the Lower Mainland at (604) 349-5325 if you are wondering if your home needs repiping or already know that you do.

Repiping Vancouver is a division of 604FixLeak offering leak detection, plumbing repairs and restoration services in the Greater Vancouver area. Repiping Vancouver concentrates on whole home or office repiping. 

If you have any questions about this article or need some help with repiping in your home or office, call us today at (604) 349-5325.