Homeowners prefer copper tubing

(01/11/2007)

A national survey, commissioned by Mueller Europe, has revealed that a 79% of UK homeowners feel more comfortable having copper tubing fitted in their home, when it comes to plumbing and heating systems. Whilst many homeowners selected plastic tube, the survey showed that 79% of men and 78% of women preferred copper.

From a regional point of view, 83% of Northern homeowners said they would ask installers to fit copper tubing, the midlands agreed with 80% supporting the material and 78% of Southerners were also in favour.

This preference towards copper tubing is also shared amongst UK heating and plumbing engineers, where 57% prefer to install copper over plastic tube on new build housing projects.

Neil Overton, marketing and sales director of Mueller Europe, commissioned the survey through MORI. He said: "There are many benefits to fitting copper tubing, it's strong, adaptable, tough, and it is 100% recyclable so it's ideal for homes that have an environmentally friendly concept to the structure."

"Although plastic tubing is quicker to install, copper provides a comfort factor for homeowners because of the way that it is fitted through soldering and it has a very long lifespan. We manufacture a product that provides peace of mind, especially for anyone who is away from the home for long periods of time because the material adapts well with the changing weather."

"This survey has shown us that copper is the homeowner's and professional's choice and it's our job to make sure we continue to provide a quality product to expand this preference further." Neil concludes.

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