
PEX stands for Cross-linked Polyethylene, which is a type of strong and flexible plastic. PEX plumbing systems are quick to install, resist scale build-up, are easy to repair and are highly affordable. This type of piping material will last for decades and is always a smart option for the budget-conscious consumer.

Copper pipes are just what they sound like: pipes made from copper. Copper pipes are often the preferred piping material because they last forever, they are resistant to corrosion and they increase the value of any property. Yet, they do take longer to install (they require soldering and they are rigid) and they are more expensive than PEX.

Galvanized piping is made of steel. The galvanization is there to help prevent rust, but it is only a matter of time before they fail. Galvanized pipes rust from the inside out which means that it can be hard to tell if they are failing by looking at them from the outside. One of our
Clear Lake Repiping specialists can examine your pipes for you though and determine if they need to be replaced. If you need galvanized pipe replacement in Clear Lake, then it’s time to call Clean Team Plumbing for quality repiping work.