The decision to recommend a repipe isn’t always an easy one. Some of the signs that a problem may be systemic can be subtle and vary for different plumbing materials. Determining whether a particular ...

Plumbing-related construction defects can result in costly water damage claims. Recent innovations in plumbing materials and fittings have aided in more economical installation costs; however, ...

Home inspectors across North America are flagging a quiet problem inside walls and crawlspaces: certain plumbing materials are wearing out years, even decades, ahead of schedule. Instead of the 40 to ...

SEATTLE — PEX tubing manufactured by Plasco Manufacturing Co., Regina, Saskatchewan, has been blamed for heating system failures in approximately 70 homes in the Seattle area. Whether the tubing is at ...

Water causes exceptional damage when it leaks from plumbing systems. In a residence, a water leak can lead to hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages; in high-rise residential or industrial ...

PEX piping (shorthand for cross-linked polyethylene) costs less than half the price of copper and installs much faster. And since it’s flexible, PEX makes remodeling jobs easier. PEX has a strong ...