Question by Julie M: pipe fencing costs…?
I am looking into buying some property, but I would need to put up some pipe fencing to make a pasture and riding arena. So I want to consider that cost into my over all investment into turning this property into “horse property.” Any rough estimates would help! THANKS

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Answer by Madison A
You can call a fence company and most do a free appraisel. It all depends on how big the property is and what not.

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Question by Julie M: How much does pipe fencing cost?
I am looking into buying some property, but I would need to put up some pipe fencing to make a pasture and riding arena. So I want to consider that cost into my over all investment into turning this property into “horse property.” Any rough estimates would help! THANKS

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Answer by RScott
Here in the Dakotas we’re using it for corrals and feed lots. We use several sizes of drill pipe for posts and four to six pieces of sucker rod between. I haven’t priced it in years, but it usually sells by the pound which is very close to the price of scrap iron. Because we’re in oil patch country it’s stacked everywhere around here. RScott

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Question by Mike in Ohio: Copper Pipe (type L or type M) ?
I just bought an “investment property”, the ranch house is in very good condition except the copper plumping has been stolen out of the basement! I want to replace it back with copper. My question is: is the type M (thin wall) copper pipe ok to use for residential or would it be worth the extra $ 120.00 – $ 150.00 and use the type L (heavy wall)?

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Answer by Brian
Type L and M are both used in residential houses. Type L is actually medium weight and Type K is your heavy weight. Call your codes department in your city and they can tell you the minimum requirement. There is actually a requirement as to what type is allowed to be used.

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Question by Mike in Ohio: Copper Pipe (type M or type L)?
I just bought an “investment property”, the ranch house is in very good condition except the copper plumping has been stolen out of the basement! I want to replace it back with copper. My question is: is the type M (thin wall) copper pipe ok to use for residential or would it be worth the extra $ 120.00 – $ 150.00 and use the type L (heavy wall)?

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Answer by Paul in San Diego
What you’re basically asking is, should I pay more now for pipes that will last a lot longer, or pay more later when I have to replace the plumbing? Not including the water damage that a burst pipe might cause. One thing about spending a few extra bucks on things like plumbing or electrical in your home is that you never have to worry about whether something will break prematurely.

When I had my house remodeled, the main water line feeding it was 3/4-inch and a plumber friend of mine suggested that I go with 1-inch, because it would provide much better water flow to multiple water loads (like showering and having a toilet flush) and it wouldn’t need to be replaced if I ever did something like add a second story. I think it cost an additional several hundred dollars to have the larger piping (it was all being replaced, anyway). But, I have great, steady water pressure throughout the house and don’t have to replace anything if I ever choose to add on to the house later.

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Question by Mike in Ohio: Copper plumbing pipe (type L or type M)?
I just bought an “investment property”, the ranch house is in very good condition except the copper plumping has been stolen out of the basement! I want to replace it back with copper. My question is: is the type M (thin wall) copper pipe ok to use for residential or would it be worth the extra $ 120.00 – $ 150.00 and use the type L (heavy wall)?

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Answer by Tepee
Type “M” tubing is the most common type of plumbing pipe and is used for running water between the service line, hot water heater, and to the fixtures. 3/4 inch type “M” tubing is used to run water from the main line, and 1/2 inch tubing is used to run water to the fixtures.
Type “L” copper tubing is used as for water inside and outside a home. Type “L” copper tubing is mostly used outside the home where it will be directly exposed.

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