January 2007
This overview of home-run plumbing systems using cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) includes basic information about what it is and what it does, costs, benefits and drawbacks, and real-world feedback from field evaluations.
Home-Run Plumbing Systems using Cross-Linked Polyethylene (PEX) TechSpecs will also help you learn what it takes to switch to a PEX plumbing system, what to consider when determining if this type of plumbing is right for your next project, steps to take if you decide to install one, and additional resources for more information.
Prepared for:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Prepared by:
NAHB Research Center
4 pages