On Dec 21, 2:26*pm, "astraweb \($ to read\)"
wrote:
Is there another type of pipe that can be used instead of copper that can
give a little and therefore cannot burst?
Or perhaps there is some long thin flexible material I can insert into the
pipe that takes up some space but not enough to hinder water flow, so that
when ice form this long thin flexible material would shrink to allow the ice
to expand?

Instead of trying to come up with cockamaime non-standard ways of
"fixing" the problem, why don't you fix the problem?

The problem is the leaky/faulty shut off valve inside the house.

Repair or replace that valve. Problem solved.

Also, leave the outside valve OPEN during the winter. If the inside
valve is leaking this will prevent the pipe from filling up with water
and bursting. Any leakage will run out on the ground.