Have you ever noticed the plumbing in your home? Are the pipes plastic (PVC) or COPPER? Many people do not noticed the plumbing in their home until something goes wrong. Even then it goes unnoticed until a plumber comes out and takes a look. Plastic (PVC) piping is becoming more and more common these days in residential and commercial homes, and not without good cause!! So is PVC pipe better then COPPER pipe? Plastic (PVC) piping has proven to be the better choice among plumbers, homeowners, and businesses alike. Does PVC piping cost more than COPPER piping? The first great reason that PVC pipe is the better choice over COPPER pipe is cost! PVC piping is becoming more and more inexpensive while COPPER prices are consistently on the rise. In fact, since the recession, businesses have filed more than 25,000 insurance claims from stolen COPPER piping last year alone. As for residential homes? Over 3 million residential homes have been ...