PEX piping (shorthand for cross-linked polyethylene) costs less than half the price of copper and installs much faster. And ...

As temperatures plummet, fears of freezing pipes increase. One option is installing freeze-resistant pipes, but using them outdoors has its own challenges.

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The report covers the 50-year history of PEX, from its European origins to its widespread use in North American plumbing and heating systems It highlights the evolution of ASTM standards F876 and F877 ...

Q: I'm building a new home and have the option of using PEX piping for my hot and cold water in the house, as opposed to traditional copper. Do you have an opinion about both materials? Have you used ...

Household plumbing systems use PEX for pipes to supply water and carry away sewage. The term PEX stands for "crosslinked polyethylene." PEX piping is manufactured by melting high-density polyethylene ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Crosslinked polyethylene piping, better known as PEX piping, is great to have alongside your tools for home-improvement jobs, whether it's ...

IRVING, TX — A new technical document that addresses the critical differences between crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing systems with polybutylene (PB) systems has been published by the Plastics ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Winter weather can be tough on your home — especially your outdoor faucets. Recently, while clearing snow off my back deck, I noticed something that definitely didn’t look right. My ...

I’m blessed to be able to use this column to share my knowledge. It allows me to empower you to do many jobs you might never think of doing yourself. In the past, working with water lines required a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Your home's plumbing system is an integral component of modern everyday life. Unfortunately, because much of it resides behind the wall's ...