Plumbing

Plumbing with Pex Pipe

Pex Pipe RepairsPex pipe is a cross linked polyethylene product. This means that through the processes of manufacturing the molecules are made so they form bridges - thus the term ‘cross linked’. The resulting pipe is a strong flexible pipe that can handle extremes in temperature, from below freezing to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Pex pipe is available through most plumbing wholesale distributors in the US and Canada.

Installing PEX Pipe

installed pex pipeIf you are renovating or improving your home, then one of the main things that you should consider is whether the materials you use will have the longevity you require. Most individuals only renovate their home once in a blue moon, and the expense associated with the whole process may make you determined to get it right first time!

How to Install Pex Plumbing

pex plumbing in ceilingDeveloped in the 1960’s, PEX is plumbing tubing that is more formally known as ‘cross-linked polyethylene’. Without blinding you with science, what it means is that a chemical process takes place to create molecules that are more durable under extremes of temperature and chemical attack, making it the ideal material for hot water installations. It is commonly used in the U.S. and many European countries not just for plumbing but also for radiant heating and snow melting applications.

Copper, PVC or Galvanized Pipe?

Some people pull their hair out trying to decide which pipes to buy for their indoor plumbing projects. In order to make it easier for you to decide, you need to know what material indoor plumbing pipes are made of. The three most common kinds of indoor pipes are listed as follows: Copper, Galvanized, PVC.

Faucets: Features and Fashions

If you happen to be redecorating a kitchen or bathroom, you'll have a wide variety of features and styles available when you shop for faucets. You can choose from ultra sleek modern designs or vintage reproductions, and everything in between.

You'll have a choice of finishes, too, for many products. For instance, the Kingsley line of bathroom fixtures from Moen can be purchased in 5 different finishes. You can choose from chrome, brushed nickel, antique nickel, wrought iron (black), or oil-rubbed bronze. These classic style faucets would look great in a refurbished older country home.

Vintage Look Faucets