One of the most widely used and cost effective new plumbing solutions to come on the market in decades is pex plumbing. Pex tubing is plastic plumbing pipe that is perfect for residential plumbing use. It's easy to install, much less expensive than traditional copper plumbing and just as reliable as copper plumbing. It is one of the most commonly used plumbing materials in new home construction, making it the perfect choice if you're looking for a functional, cost effective, solution to replacing or installing plumbing in your home.

Pex plumbing is a smart plumbing alternative if you want to save a great deal of money and maintain quality.

Pex tubing and associated hardware is the best buy on the market today. The greatest reason to using pex pipe for your plumbing needs is its cost. From the cost of the material to installation, it is hands down the most cost effective plumbing a DIY homeowner can buy. Because it can be installed in longer flexible circuits, it uses fewer fittings than what copper plumbing requires.

When it comes to installation, there is no comparison. The flexibility, light weight, and easy fitting of pex tubing drastically cuts down on the time it takes to plumb a house which saves a lot of labor cost.

From a performance standpoint, pex pipe seems to beat out all the traditional materials. You don't need to worry about using it as a potable water delivery system as it had proven to be even more resistant to common chemicals found in water systems than traditional plumbing materials. The tubing smooth interior resists the buildup of corrosive materials and minerals that can accumulate and clog copper pipe over time. And because it’s flexible plastic tubing, it resists freeze damage better than metal pipe.

Unfortunately pex tubing is not suitable for outdoor use. While it resists freeze damage indoors, it won't hold up under hard freezing and thawing conditions. And it should not be exposed to ultraviolet light, which can break down the tubing causing it to fail. Pex plumbing should only be used indoors.

Pex piping is highly reliable although it had its share of new item problems three decades ago. Those problems were associated with a tendency to spring pin prick leaks in the tubing over time. That is a thing of the past. The new generation of pex tubing is made of an entirely different material, and one that has proven itself reliable and nearly maintenance free for three decades.

If you're interested in pex tubing discuss any concerns with a plumber. Most plumbers use pex in new home construction for all the primarily hot and cold water circuits because of the cost difference over copper. For the homeowner, pex plumbing is a smart plumbing alternative.

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