Pipes: A Brief History
For many years, since the days of ancient Rome, pipes used in repiping were made out of lead. Indeed, the term plumbing comes from the Latin word for lead, which is plumbum. The symbol or lead is still Pb. When it was discovered that lead pipes caused health problems, pipes began to be made out of copper, steel, polybutylene, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, chlorinated polyvinyl chloride, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, or cast iron.
Ancient Plumbing and Toilets (image above)
The most popular sort of piping that’s used for repiping is Pex or House PEX PEX-A. Even though it’s a little more expensive, it’s versatile, resists corrosion and nearly all building codes permit PEX-A to be used in a home or business. PEX-A and other types of pipes are good for hot and cold water lines, while others are used only for cold water lines. Some pipes, like black steel, can be used for gas or steam, while other pipes, like bell and spigot cast iron pipes and PVC can be used for drain-waste-vent piping.
Repipe Orlando, the premier plumbing company, is well acquainted with every type of pipe that can be installed in a home or business. We are a rare plumbing company that specializes in repiping. Why? Pipes, even old, heavy, cast iron pipes, crack and split and always need to be replaced and maintained. A homeowner who wants their kitchen or bath renovated/remodeled, or a new bathroom or laundry room installed, might need to replace old pipes with newer ones that comply with the codes in their area. Perhaps they want their entire home repiped.
Our plumbers not only have a wealth of experience and expertise in repiping, but are fully licensed and carry workman’s compensation. We pride ourselves on giving our customers free, no-obligation estimates that will match or beat our competitors by ten percent. We not only guarantee our parts and labor, but give our customers a 30 year guarantee. We also promise to have our customer’s repiping done in one day in most cases, so their lives are disrupted as little as possible.
As burst pipes and other plumbing emergencies don’t wait till the daytime to happen, our company can also be reached seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
Remember, we offer our customers a free, no strings attached estimate. So a homeowner who needs repiping shouldn't hesitate to contact Repipe Orlando!
