Plumbing used to be a pretty simple arrangement. No more. Modern plumbing needs to be environmentally friendly and energy-use conscious. Plumbers and the purchasers of plumbing goods and services must use their consciences as well as their style and design senses when making choices for renovations or new installations. The systems we install now need to look good and work well, but do no harm to the environment, or at least as little as possible. We have now the flexible piping, again a lot better than it used to be. We also have the development of epoxy piping to consider. The idea is this: it’s not only what the material is, but how long it lasts. Metal is recyclable, yes, and natural you may say. But it doesn’t last all that long. Corrosion sets in and damaging and even hazardous leaks can occur. Epoxy pipe and some of the other manufactured materials last much longer. They may not sound green, but the effect is energy saving and environmental impact reducing. Once installed, it works for years and years, and doesn’t fail or have to be stripped out and tossed in a landfill. Your local plumbing professional will know how to help you make the right choices.
