Plastic plumbing materials have dominated the new construction market for years. Yet, the key differences between the leading plastics systems, PEX and CPVC, are too often not considered during ...

In my 20-plus years in construction, I’ve built or remodeled homes with every imaginable plumbing system. Products have come and gone, but these days CPVC, copper, and PEX are the three main choices.

CPVC pipes and fittings have been used in US homes for more than 60 years due to their durability, immunity to chlorinated drinking water, and ease of installation. Service plumbers may encounter CPVC ...