IRVING, TX — The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) has released the third edition of its PEX Plumbing Distribution Systems Design and Installation Guide, a comprehensive industry resource covering ...

The hospitality industry is seeing an increase in the use of PEX pipe for domestic water as well as hydronic heating and cooling systems due to the product's durability and ease of use. Hear why more ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The type and size of plumbing pipe chosen for any application depends on how the ...

Since its arrival in the U.S., crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing has taken the hydronics industry by storm. That is primarily due to its reputation as being a durable, flexible, and, some might ...

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 ...

IRVING, TX - The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) today announced it has released a new, free, online software tool that aids in designing plastic pressure pipe systems using PEX, PE-RT and CPVC.

Increases in energy costs are leading many building owners and facility managers to look for more cost-effective ways to heat and cool their buildings. Apartment buildings and student residences ...

The properties of cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) pipes — robustness, temperature resistance, and longevity — make them a popular choice in the buiilding and construction sector for energy-efficient ...

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 ...

Andrew Whelton, an assistant professor in Purdue's Lyles School of Civil Engineering and Division of Environmental and Ecological Engineering, is leading research into the effects plastic pipes have ...