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 ...

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 ...

Plastic plumbing materials have dominated the new construction market for years. Yet, the key differences between the leading plastics systems, PEX and CPVC, are too often not considered during ...

IRVING, TX — The Plastics Pipe Institute’s Building & Construction Division has launched a series of eight videos which focus on proper techniques for joining CPVC, PEX, PE-RT, and PP pressure piping ...