Copper however can resist many chemicals that Pex cannot. This is also the same deal with sunlight. Pex can be damaged if left in direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Copper can deteriorate over time from hard water conditions, where Pex pipe would not break down. At this point you can probably get the sense that there are a lot of pros and cons of both Pex and Copper Plumbing pipe. Each pipe style will require that you own a certain set of tools to install it properly. Copper Pipe that is used to rough in new homes or commercial buildings is usually sold in the stick form, meaning it is sold in 10″ or 20′ lengths. Pex Pipe is sold in rolls of 100′, 200′ and 300′ foot rolls. Many plumbing contractors like Pex Pipe over copper because Pex is easier to work with and much faster to install leaving more of an ROI on the job. Copper Plumbing will take a true professional with a master skill set and also a bit longer to install compared to the plastic domestic water pipe called Pex.
The price of copper and also Pex can make a difference to you as well if your plumbing project has a budget. Depending on what brand of Pex your looking to install will depend on how expensive the piping job will be, With copper you can build your own manifolds and with Pex you can buy manifold but they are more expensive. Before making your final decision you should contact a plumbing professional to see what they recommend in your home.
