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.
Galvanized steel potable water supply and distribution pipes are commonly found with nominal pipe sizes from 3â8 inch (9.5 mm) to 2 inches (51 mm). It is rarely used today for new construction residential plumbing.oday, most plumbing supply pipe is made out of steel, copper, and plastic; most waste (also known as soil) out of steel, copper, plastic, and cast iron. The straight sections of plumbing systems are called pipes or tubes. A pipe is typically formed via casting or welding, whereas a tube is made through extrusion.