Q: Will PEX pipe break if it freezes? A: PEX pipe is freeze-damage resistant, meaning the pipe will expand if frozen and ...

Be sure you have properly sized your pipe's diameter, either A1/2 inch or A3/4 inch, so that the insulation tubes fit snuggly. Apply duct tape along the slit to create an air seal. (Susan Poag/The ...

Plumbers say homeowners can avoid costly water damage during freezing temperatures by taking several preventive measures.

KILLEEN, Texas (KWTX)—When frozen water expands, Pipes can begin to burst once temperatures drop below freezing. Killeen Resident, Belinda Johnson, said a pipe in her home burst late Sunday night. “So ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

IRVING, TX — A new technical document that addresses techniques for the safe and proper use of spray polyurethane foam insulation on and around plastic pressure pipe materials has been published by ...

PEX piping (shorthand for cross-linked polyethylene) costs less than half the price of copper and installs much faster. And since it’s flexible, PEX makes remodeling jobs easier. PEX has a strong ...

In both residential and commercial buildings, heating and cooling cycles can take a toll on piping systems. When pipes expand due to heat and contract when they cool, they stress joints, supports, and ...