Recognizing what type of plumbing pipes you have in your home will greatly assist in diagnosing and repairing plumbing problems.
The most common type of piping used for plumbing today are CPVC, PEX, copper and PVC. Older homes in our area may have a variety of other types of waterline pipe. Homes built before 1960 may have galvanized steel or cast iron drain pipe systems.
Below are the most common types of piping we see used in our area.
DWV (Drain/Waste/Venting) Piping - These pipe types are typically used in the drain systems of your home. They either connect to the city sewer system or your septic tank and carry waste from the home.
