One of endless debates within the plumbing industry is plastic vs. copper. As the UK’s leading manufacturer of plastic plumbing, Polypipe Building Products is firmly on the side of plastic.
However, we also understand that not everyone loves plastic plumbing as much as we do, so we thought we’d share with you some of the reason’s we’re firmly 'Team Plastic Plumbing'.
Reducing theft
For many years, copper theft has been a significant problem, with 4 in 5 architects, M&E specifiers and contractors having experienced this. As our pipes and fittings are made from plastic, they are not as desirable to thieves due to plastic’s low scrap value.
This means that by using plastic piping and fittings, solutions to wider building issues are addressed as well such as project delays, money loss, and insurance paperwork that all come with copper theft.
Less hot works, less accident forms?
When using plastic pipes and fittings, there is no need for a blow torch to solder and weld on site to create watertight joints.
Plastic push-fit fittings, such as PolyPlumb, not only provide safer installation but increases speed, efficiency, and integrity to every job they’re used on.
A reduced chance of burns and risk of fire, plastic is a safer option for installers everywhere.
Continued innovation
According to a global market study on plastic pipes, the demand for plastic pipe is expected to grow significantly in the near future due to the need for updated water infrastructure. The lightweight properties and ease of installation are cited as some of the reasons why plastic plumbing is growing in demand.
As more installers, contractors, and specifiers are looking towards plastic plumbing, continued innovation in plastic plumbing so that the products available are not only fit for the job, but fit for future generations.
At Polypipe Building Products, our Product Development team are constantly looking at modern and potential future problems that our customers may face so we can develop sustainable and innovative solutions.
Secure but releasable fittings
The security of an installation is paramount; however, these fittings sometimes need to be adjusted during or after an install. That’s where plastic fittings such as PolyMax are at the forefront of the industry.
PolyMax features a one-step joining operation for a quick and easy installation, that can be quickly demounted by using our handy release tool if necessary. This means that if for any reason a fitting needs to be adjusted, the process is simple, efficient, and doesn’t extend lead times on any projects.
The plastic vs. copper debate is one that likely isn’t going to end anytime soon, but these are just some of our reasons to be #TeamPlasticPlumbing.
For more information on our innovation in plastic plumbing, visit our Enhance page to see what we’ve been working on or keep up to date with all the latest news via our socials (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or YouTube).