Guide on How to Choose the Right Plumbing Pipe There are many types of plumbing pipes for residential or commercial buildings. Plumbing pipes such as PEX, Copper, and PVC are normally used depending on their application and the location in which they are installed. Also, there are some other plumbing pipe types such as black, [...]
Working with Polyethylene Piping: Tips and Basics Polyethylene piping is made out of a special type of plastic that was first developed in the United States during the 1930s. Polyethylene piping (also known as PE piping or plastic piping) has become increasingly popular on the market since the mid-century, since it is an affordable, lightweight [...]
PEX vs. Copper: Which Pipes are Right for My Home? Get the 411 on two popular choices for water supply pipes to make the right choice for your plumbing project. Once the top choice for all water supply pipes, copper has been nudged a bit to the side by flexible pipes made from cross-linked polyethylene, [...]
Brass vs Copper vs PVC Pipes Which is best for your health – brass, copper or PVC? The use of copper piping in home construction in the US started in the early 1960’s. By 1970, it was the material of choice among plumbers. It is estimated that 98% of homes built after 1970 have copper [...]
