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 ...

Plumbing-related construction defects can result in costly water damage claims. Recent innovations in plumbing materials and fittings have aided in more economical installation costs; however, ...

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 ...

CPVC pipes and fittings have been used in US homes for more than 60 years due to their durability, immunity to chlorinated drinking water, and ease of installation. Service plumbers may encounter CPVC ...

Utility Pipe Supply is a regional supplier of pipe materials and industrial piping solutions serving trade professionals, municipalities, and industrial clients ...

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--North American Pipe Corporation (NAPCO), a subsidiary of Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK), today announced that it will acquire LASCO Fittings, Inc., a Brownsville, ...

For this Q&A we talk with Master Plumber Eric Aune about near-boiler piping problems, and how modern press tools can be the ...

If you're faced with repiping your home because of a water leak, you'll be presented with two piping options: copper or PEX. Here's a breakdown of the pros and cons for each type. The video above from ...

In modern building services, pipework systems must balance performance, reliability and installation efficiency. Uponor Uni ...

Sometimes you just want to build something quickly and easily. Maybe you just need a basic structure for your actual project, or perhaps you want to be able to easily modify the design. Maybe you ...