The hospitality industry is seeing an increase in the use of PEX pipe for domestic water as well as hydronic heating and cooling systems due to the product's durability and ease of use. Hear why more ...

PEX piping (shorthand for cross-linked polyethylene) costs less than half the price of copper and installs much faster. And since it’s flexible, PEX makes remodeling jobs easier. PEX has a strong ...

IRVING, TX - A report that can be used as a reference guide for the installation of cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) pipe has been issued by the American Water Works Association (AWWA). Authored by the ...

In the world of commercial construction, becoming more efficient and increasing productivity is the name of the game when delivering projects that meet (or improve) project schedules and budgets.

Increases in energy costs are leading many building owners and facility managers to look for more cost-effective ways to heat and cool their buildings. Apartment buildings and student residences ...

For those who design in BIM/CAD, manufacturer-provided content is widely viewed as being superior to generic, out-of-the box content when planning and designing a project. The data embedded within ...

Crimp-on connection rings are the most economical way to make a large number of PEX connections, but the crimping tool can cost several hundred dollars. This crimping tool, which can cost several ...

When it comes to modern plumbing, two types of pipe dominate the conversation: CPVC pipes (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride) and PEX pipes (Cross-Linked Polyethylene). These materials have replaced ...

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 ...

Cross-linked polyethylene pipe helps the new Wilshire Grand Center building in Los Angeles — the highest skyscraper west of the Mississippi River — stand tall. Literally. Flexible PEX pipe from Uponor ...

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 ...