The PEX and the CPVC are the two modern plastic pipe choices. The heat, the cost, and the install style set them apart.
The material
The PEX is the flexible cross-linked pipe and the CPVC is the rigid plastic. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Charleston, the types are the two.
The heat
The CPVC handles the hot water with the higher temperature rating. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Charleston, the heat is the factor.
The install
The PEX bends with the few fittings while the CPVC glues at the joints. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Charleston, the install is the difference.
The freeze
The PEX expands with the ice better than the rigid CPVC. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Charleston, the freeze is the edge.
The cost
The two materials run close in the installed cost. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Charleston, the cost is the similar.
The choice
The local codes and the plumber's preference guide the pick. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Charleston, the choice is the plan.
The call
PEX or CPVC? Call 888-217-3585 and Charleston, SC Plumbing Helpers will match you with a Charleston pro for the advice.
Plumbing in Charleston: what to know
In Charleston, hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Charleston County — from Mount Pleasant, James Island and Hanahan to ZIP codes like 29405, 29409, 29403 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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