Essentially, bamboo and cane is the same thing. They are both grasses in the Poaceae family of grass. There are hundreds of species of bamboos; however, most bamboo timber is sourced from the Phyllostachys and Bambusa genera. Most bamboo species are native to South Asia, Southeast Asia and East Asia.
Those living in older homes should have their water tested to see if lead is a problem. Plastic pipe such as PVC (polyvinyl chloride, used for cold water only), and CPVC (chlorinated polyvinyl chloride, used for both hot and cold water) have been around for years, and both are approved for use with drinking water.
We will look at the following types of plumbing materials used in piping for waste lines, water supply pipes, and natural gas supply: Cast iron for plumbing waste lines. PVC (Poly0Vinyl Chloride) for plumbing waste lines. Chromed brass for plumbing waste lines. Chromed copper for water supply lines.