Selling with Copper: Buyers Appreciate Copper's Reputation for Strength and Durability

Builders across the country use copper in their homes because they know they can count on its strength and durability. Copper can withstand extreme environments and temperatures. That's something homeowners expect from their plumbing system. And that's something builders want to be able to promise their customers.

"I don't have to worry about product failure or the potential liability that I might have with an unproven product," says Chris Graham, vice president of Jackson Properties. "I don't want to be replacing a major mechanical system in anybody's house five years down the road. Copper plumbing holds up very well."

For builder James Mumper, the reason for copper plumbing is a no-brainer. "The biggest reason that we use copper is that it's a proven product," says Mumper, who builds custom homes throughout Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.

And homeowner Brandon Anderson says that track record makes him feel secure. "From experience, I do know that copper plumbing is far superior to any other type of plumbing," says Anderson. "I feel secure with copper plumbing, knowing that I won't have pipes bursting in my house anytime soon. I think copper lasts longer because copper does not get brittle with age or heat, like plastic plumbing does."

John Anderson lives in Iowa and says choosing a plumbing system material for his home was not a question after considering copper's primary qualities. "Strength, durability, overall wear and tear - I think copper will take more," says Anderson.

New homeowner Del Leese agrees. "You're getting a product that is inherently stronger," he says, "and it's a natural product as opposed to a man-made product that has all of the environmental concerns that come with it."

Also See:

Introduction

Buyers Trust Copper

Copper's 50-Year Warranty

Homebuyers Will Pay More for Copper Plumbing

Buyers Wary of Alternative Materials