Pex piping was first used as radiant heating in floors of chicken coops. Since that time it has been primarily used for in floor heating systems. More recently more plumbers have been using Pex piping for water supply lines as an alternative to the traditional steel, copper and PVC.

Pex is very flexible with can easily bend around corners without the need for joints and elbows. When supply lines have less joints you have a lesser chance for leaks and faster response times for hot water.

Installation of Pex piping is much faster which reduces labor costs and is more energy efficient because it does minimize heat loss from the water.

Pex is a flexible plastic which will expand and contract with temperature changes which makes it resistant to potential bursting if the pipe freezes solid. It requires very little maintenance and will not corrode or pit.

You can purchase Pex in 100 foot rolls or 10 foot lengths and installation only takes a special crimping tools and crimping rings.

So if you have a new plumbing project coming up take a look at what using Pex can do for your costs and labor time.