There are plenty of choices available when a contractor or builder considers the materials to use when designing and installing plumbing systems in residential and commercial properties.
And among those options the clear choices often depend on the type of structure, the nature of the plumbing systems themselves and the codes that apply in that jurisdiction. Key attributes often include price, versatility, maintenance, performance, corrosion resistance and thermal conductivity. Following is a non-exhaustive look at the various materials used in pipe systems.