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by throw0101a 1291 days ago
> (they're pretty much all PEX now, since it's stupid-easy and fast to install, which means it's very cheap)

Also good in cold climates as they can stretch if the water expands after freezing: they'll shrink back to the original size (esp. PEX-A/Uponor) which may help reduce the chances of the house being flooded.

Once copper bursts that hole is permanent.