Q: I'm building a new home and have the option of using PEX piping for my hot and cold water in the house, as opposed to traditional copper. Do you have an opinion about both materials? Have you ...

In the 1990s, PEX started to appear as piping material for use in domestic potable drinking water supply. Copper is a time-tested water supply line material, but it’s not immune to trouble.

What is PEX piping? PEX pipe is flexible tubing or pipe made of cross-linked polyethylene, which has become popular for its use in plumbing and radiant heating systems.

Q: I need to install some new water-supply lines in my home. I currently have copper. I’m intrigued by the plastic PEX material, but it seems too good to be true. Using PEX, I would only have a ...

PEX is also highly resistant to chemical damage. If you decide to use PEX for your next plumbing project, plan to spend a little time getting trained on how to install it.

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 ...

My inspector says I can use PEX pipe, and it seems too good to be true. I've never worked with PEX, but I have some experience sweating copper tubing.

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 ...