PEX is the Future of Plumbing
The quality of the water we drink has gotten a lot of attention lately, but there's been little said about the plumbing materials used in the past to supply that water to our homes. When liquids sit dormant in plumbing lines, metals and other substances leach into the water, creating potentially unhealthy conditions.
PEX tubing is an innovative product that addresses those problems associated with traditional plumbing systems that use rigid pipe, like CPVC and copper.
PEX tubing is:
- More sanitary; it doesn't require adhesives or acid flux
- Corrosion resistant; it's smooth interior does not encourage mineral build up like copper pipe, and is resistant to other common chemicals found in systems that use traditional plumbing materials.
- Easy to install; PEX can be installed by using conventional branch and tee methods, or using a manifold system, which provides a dedicated water source to each fixture in the house.
- Energy efficient; PEX has a higher R-value than CPVC or copper, meaning less heat loss so hot water lines stay hot longer.
- Quiet; Unlike rigid pipe, the flexibility of PEX tubing allows it to expand to absorb the "water hammer" effect heard in traditional plumbing systems.
- Freeze resistant; when rigid pipes, like CPVC and copper freeze, it usually results in multiple breaks in the system. PEX tubing expands, allowing it to escape those damaging effects from freezing. Typically, when a PEX plumbing system thaws out, it's as good as new.
- Cost effective; PEX is the most cost effective plumbing material on the market today, in both time and money. Fewer fittings means more money in your pocket, and a lower risk of potential leaks, and it's flexibility drastically cuts down the time it takes to complete installation or repairs.
- Durable; the ability of PEX pipe to expand and contract with changing temperatures makes it resistant to bursting. And, unlike rigid piping material, there is no risk of corrosion or pitting.