Advantages of using cast iron drainage pipes in buildings

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As discussed in the previous session, when choosing a building, to avoid the noise problems and fire safety issues associated with plastic piping systems, it is better to opt for buildings equipped with cast-iron drainage pipes. But do you know what other advantages these pipes offer? Below, Jingbo Cloud Commerce will provide you with professional answers. In the West, **cast iron pipes and fittings have been used in sewage drainage systems for several centuries. The cast-iron pipes of the fountain installed in Versailles in 1623 are still in use today. The cast-iron water pipes installed in the White House remained in perfect working order until the 19th century. The cast-iron drainage pipes installed in some cities of our country 60 or 70 years ago are still functioning properly. Historical facts have shown that the reliability of cast iron drainage pipes remains unmatched by other materials to this day. This is determined by the following excellent properties of cast iron pipes. Based on common sense, people would assume that cast iron pipes will rust and have inferior corrosion resistance compared to plastic pipes. This is due to a misconception and some misleading propaganda. In fact, to this day, the corrosion resistance and aging resistance of cast iron drainage pipes remain unmatched by other chemical pipes. Unlike polymer chemistry pipes, cast iron drainage pipes do not suffer from material aging as a result of prolonged use, temperature fluctuations, or exposure to sunlight. It has a long service life. Currently, many rainwater pipes on building exteriors are made of plastic, and these pipes tend to age and crack rapidly due to seasonal temperature changes and exposure to sunlight. Steel pipes also fail to meet the required corrosion resistance, whereas cast iron drainage pipes have unique advantages in terms of aging resistance and corrosion resistance, making them the best choice for exterior wall rainwater pipes. In addition, cast iron pipes are superior to plastic pipes in terms of noise reduction, fire resistance, use in earthquake-resistant building construction, selection of thermal deformation coefficients, and suitability as materials for green buildings. It is believed that through this explanation, everyone now has a deeper understanding of cast iron drainage pipes!