In recent years, interest in alternative materials for water distribution pipe has led to a lack of clarity on when it’s best to specify one material over another in plumbing applications. This post will offer some information comparing single-layer CPVC to multi-layer composite pipes.
First, single-layer CPVC pipes are backed up by 60 years of successful installations. They have numerous time-tested advantages in plumbing which can satisfy the needs of the majority of engineers, architects and contractors.
Flexible multi-layer PEX-aluminum composite pipes were introduced into the European market in the mid-1990s, initially for radiant floor heating applications. The main advantage of the composite, compared to standalone PEX, is that the aluminum layer acts as an oxygen barrier, a benefit in that specific application.
However, is this multi-layer material the ideal choice for plumbing installations too? Is it able to meet a number of critical requirements of a plumbing project, say, for instance, chlorine resistance and easy joining technology?
In comparing CPVC and multi-layer composite pipes, consider the service history of each, the water quality that each material can deliver in chlorinated service, fire resistance properties, and its ease of installation. These are just some of the many advantages.
Proven Track Record in Plumbing
Chlorine Resistance
Fire Resistance
Ease of Installation
FlowGuard CPVC can be installed quickly and easily using a
solvent welding method and simple, inexpensive tools.
The unusual combination of inherent and performance properties of CPVC material like FlowGuard CPVC translate to undeniable benefits in most plumbing projects. In fact, FlowGuard CPVC has been the reliable plumbing material choice in KSA for the last 30 years. It is especially suitable for high-rise constructions, where the strength of a rigid material is needed for vertical risers and the delivery of safe drinking water is paramount.
Contractors and building owners put their reputations on the line with every structure they build.
Having confidence that a piping material will perform as expected is one important part of protecting those reputations and the well-being of the buildings’ eventual occupants.
Want to know more about the many advantages of FlowGuard CPVC? Our team of piping systems consultants is ready to help.