Working with PVC, CPVC, or ABS pipes can be simple once you understand their differences, the right fittings, and proper adhesive use. Choosing the correct materials and avoiding common mistakes will ...

Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride, or C-PVC, is commonly used in construction due to its high heat deflection temperature, resistance to corrosive chemicals and relative low cost. C-PVC is available in ...

A pipe that builders are using inside homes more and more is coming under fire by the people who know best -- professional plumbers. Plumbers are warning you to know what's inside your walls no matter ...

A coalition of environmental organizations warned in a report Wednesday of potential health risks in replacing lead pipes with polyvinyl chloride (PVC). PVC, a low-cost plastic, is commonly used as an ...

Plastics like CPVC deliver reliable, long-term, leak-free performance—as long as they have been installed and maintained properly. Plastic piping materials, such as chlorinated polyvinyl chloride ...