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

Q: We’re getting ready to take on our home’s plumbing. Should we stick with copper or go a different route? A: When you think of your in-home plumbing, rusty copper pipes in dark crawl spaces usually ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Two of the most common kinds of modern piping materials for plumbing work are PEX and PVC. PEX, which stands for cross-linked polyethylene, ...

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 ...

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 ...

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. — The California Building Standards Commission has given its approval for the use of PEX tubing in potable water systems in the state following its review of a Second Revised Draft ...

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 ...

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 ...