Why Is PEX Plumbing Bad? Hidden Vulnerabilities and Failure Risks
PEX plumbing is not universally bad, but it suffers from scientifically verified chemical, environmental, and mechanical vulnerabilities that cause catastrophic failures in unsuited environments. While valued for its flexibility and low cost of fifty cents to two dollars per foot compared to copper, cross-linked polyethylene degrades under specific chemical, UV, and physical conditions. At a […]