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Various types of plastic piping, such as PEX and CPVC, offer advantages for design, construction and remodeling.
Pipeline to Successful Renovations
PEX and CPVC piping offer a wide range of key advantages for remodeling projects, from radiant floor heating to plumbing applications. And their reputation for long service has drawn acclaim from industry professionals
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Plastic Pipes & Energy
Plastic piping products can offer advantages in efficiency and design. However, they can also potentially help the nation reduce its energy consumption.
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Change Coming Down the Pipeline
Various types of plastics piping are quite beneficial... but a jurisdiction must allow their use. This article examines the process of evolving construction regulations.
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Pipeline to Successful Renovations
PEX and CPVC piping offer a wide range of key advantages for remodeling projects, from radiant floor heating to plumbing applications. And their reputation for long service has drawn acclaim from industry professionals
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Water Efficiency
Various water-efficiency measures (e.g. low-flow fixtures, sensors, use of non-potable water for irrigation applications) in commercial buildings and homes can greatly reduce water waste, yielding lower sewage volumes, reduced energy use, and financial benefits.
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HDPE
Leaky piping wastes water and can lead to contamination. Virtually leak-free, high-density polyethylene pipe (HDPE) can provide an answer, thanks to its fused joints. The material also makes retrofit easy—its unique attributes make it a prime candidate for ‘trenchless technology.’
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Flexing Your PEX: Plumbing the Possibilities of Cross-Linked Polyethylene Pipes
Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) neither pits nor corrodes, making the material an attractive option for plumbing installations. The piping is also adaptable to manifold plumbing systems, which can help reduce overall space, and increase water/energy efficiencies.
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Warming Up to PEX Pipe Radiant Heating
Radiant systems have been used to deliver heat since the time of the Romans. With the development of cross-linked polyethylene (PEX), this comfortable, efficient, and effective source of heat has become extremely reliable, durable, safe, and readily available
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PVC Piping: The Ultimate Underground Solution
Its resistance to corrosion and chemicals makes polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ideal for transporting water to thousands of homes and businesses. In fact, piping represents the largest single use for PVC, accounting for more than 40 percent of all PVC production.
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