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title: "Comparing Durability: FlowGuard® CPVC vs PPR | FlowGaurd"
description: FlowGuard® CPVC outlasts PPR with better resistance to impact, chlorine and high temperatures, which makes safer, more durable plumbing for buildings.
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# [Comparing Durability: FlowGuard® CPVC vs PPR | FlowGaurd](https://www.flowguard.com/blog/cpvc-vs-ppr-durability)

 Written by [FlowGuard EMEA](https://www.flowguard.com/blog/author/flowguard-emea) | 10-mar-2025 16:20:23

- ### FlowGuard® CPVC provides superior durability and safety compared to PPR due to its higher resistance to temperature, pressure, and chlorine.
- ### Despite its cost-effectiveness, PPR often falls short in performance, particularly in environments requiring high durability and reliability.

 

- ### Solvent welding in CPVC ensures joint strength and minimises issues prevalent in PPR piping systems.

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