AFTON, MN — Justin Johnson and his wife, Jessica, had been planning their “forever home” for five years when they decided in late 2019 that they were finally ready to begin construction. Johnson has ...

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 ...

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 used ...

IRVING, TX — A new technical document that addresses the critical differences between crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing systems with polybutylene (PB) systems has been published by the Plastics ...

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 ...

During this age of rapid technological advancement, the basic science of hydronic systems remains relatively the same. The difference between the systems of old and modern hydronic systems lies in the ...

The commercial landscape is evolving to meet the demands of tighter schedules and budgets coupled with greater product performance requirements. To meet the demand ...

Q: I’m jumping into a major bathroom remodeling. My inspector says I can use PEX pipe. I’ve never dealt with PEX. What is involved in working with it? How do you transition between copper tubing and ...

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 ...

PEX plumbing has become a go-to choice for many homeowners thanks to its flexibility, affordability, and ease of installation. Compared to copper and CPVC, PEX is resistant to corrosion, handles ...

Heat from the solar collectors is distributed through a radiant floor heating system using PEX tubing running through aluminium heat spreader plates. A hot water baseboard heating system is another ...

PEX plumbing is transforming home renovations with its flexibility, cost savings, and ease of installation compared to copper or CPVC. Whether you’re building new or upgrading, understanding manifold ...