Hello all,
I LOVE this site and appreciate all the feedback/help.
So question... I was looking at getting a plumber to do some rough in for me as my reno project has been taking way too long, so as to speed things up a bit as I'm new and pretty slow.
Anyhow, the plumber told me he only does plastic (which I assume he meant PEX?) Anyhow, I'm a bit wary of using that for the tub shower rough in, don't mind the sinks I suppose.
I asked him about the run from the mixer to the tub spout, as I thought that had to be copper for sure, and he said no...? Anyhow, I think he was going to use copper at the mixer, but then switch to plastic (coupler?). Anyhow, what are your thoughts on using plastic in general, and in particular, for the shower/tub rough in wall?
Am I being too old fashioned? I do love the reliability of copper..... I also found his quote a bit high considering he'd be using plastic, I'm assuming its faster...is that not true?
THanks in advance for any help/feedback!
I LOVE this site and appreciate all the feedback/help.
So question... I was looking at getting a plumber to do some rough in for me as my reno project has been taking way too long, so as to speed things up a bit as I'm new and pretty slow.
Anyhow, the plumber told me he only does plastic (which I assume he meant PEX?) Anyhow, I'm a bit wary of using that for the tub shower rough in, don't mind the sinks I suppose.
I asked him about the run from the mixer to the tub spout, as I thought that had to be copper for sure, and he said no...? Anyhow, I think he was going to use copper at the mixer, but then switch to plastic (coupler?). Anyhow, what are your thoughts on using plastic in general, and in particular, for the shower/tub rough in wall?
Am I being too old fashioned? I do love the reliability of copper..... I also found his quote a bit high considering he'd be using plastic, I'm assuming its faster...is that not true?
THanks in advance for any help/feedback!