If you are having brown water coming out of your pipes in your building, this can cause many problems. One thing you should consider doing to take care of this problem, as well as many other water problems, is copper repiping. Below is information on what this is, as well as the benefits of choosing to do this.

Copper Repiping

Copper repiping involves replacing corroded, worn, or old plumbing pipes with new copper pipes. If your building is older, you may have galvanized pipes. If so, these pipes are made of iron with a zinc coating. Over time the zinc breaks down and erodes causing the pipes to rust. This can lead to brown, rusty water, as well as other problems. For example, you may have water leaks, foul odors coming from drains, decreased water pressure, and more. This can be dangerous as water can leak on the lawn, around the foundation, under the pavement, and more. 

Copper pipes are much stronger and more durable when compared to plastic plumbing pipes, also known as PEX. PEX is less expensive, however. With copper, these pipes will last much longer.

Copper Repiping Benefits

There are many benefits of hiring a copper repiping company. This can save you a great deal of money. This is because water leaks will lead to higher water bills each month. Repiping will also ensure you have clean water that has no odor or is not brown due to rusting. 

Copper pipes will not contaminate the water in your building. Other metal pipes, such as galvanized steel, iron, or lead can cause dangerous materials to get into your water. You do not have to worry about this with copper piping. Copper pipes are also recyclable if you ever plan to remodel your building in the future. 

Copper pipes are much lighter when compared to other types of piping. This allows the contractor to install these pipes faster. Copper is also flexible making it even easier during installation. This can save you money in labor costs. You will also not have to have the water turned off in your building as long. If you hire a copper repiping company, you will find copper pipes are also fire resistant.  

The contractor that comes to your building to do copper repiping can give you much more information on how this works. They can also tell you about other services they can offer you.