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 ...
A pipe that builders are using inside homes more and more is coming under fire by the people who know best -- professional plumbers. Plumbers are warning you to know what's inside your walls no matter ...
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What happened when America switched from copper pipes to plastic — and what plumbers think about it
Copper dominated American residential plumbing for decades before rising raw material costs pushed builders toward cheaper plastic alternatives. PEX tubing transformed the industry after 2000, cutting ...
The decision to recommend a repipe isn’t always an easy one. Some of the signs that a problem may be systemic can be subtle and vary for different plumbing materials. Determining whether a particular ...
Plastic piping materials, such as chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC), are popular alternatives to copper for residential plumbing. Lighter in weight and often less expensive, plastics like CPVC ...
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