Copper Repipe – Santa Monica Plumbers Install Copper Repiping

You may have heard that copper repiping is the way to go when upgrading your plumbing system. Here in the Los Angeles area, most of our plumbing is over twenty-five to thirty years old. At this time, most residential buildings were piped with galvanized pipes for economic reasons. Copper is now used in making pipes because it is non-toxic and resistant to corrosion. Copper is now so widely used in the pipe industry that for the last 25 years, much of our water has traveled through copper pipes. Every year, about a billion feet of copper pipes are installed throughout the United States. Some modern plumbing systems now use plastic, but copper pipes are still widely used for most water feeds and central heating pipe work. Copper is still the preferred piping material in the piping industry because of its exclusive properties.

If your home or apartment building is more than 25 years old, it was most likely piped with galvanized pipe lines, covered with a zinc coating. Over a period of time the zinc breaks down, causing the pipes to rust. Are you noticing that you have rusty water, especially in sinks and bathrooms that are used infrequently? This is a sign that it is time to have your dwelling repiped with copper.

Having your home or apartment building repiped with copper can be a huge undertaking. You want to make sure you have the work completed by a company that is experienced and reputable. Here at Schuelke Plumbing we pride ourselves with providing you with the best choice for your repiping needs.