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

So you’ve got your first (or maybe it’s your 500 th) job installing a PEX plumbing or hydronic piping system, and you’re seeing an influx of new products hitting your distributor’s shelves to ...

Q. I have to install new water supply lines in my home. My current home has copper water supply lines. I’m intrigued by the plastic PEX material, but it seems too good to be true. Using PEX, I’d only ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

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 ...

Using PEX for chilled water and heating hot water distribution is a very durable, cost-effective solution for transporting water to terminal units. Learn about the benefits of using PEX for hydronic ...