As temperatures plummet, fears of freezing pipes increase. One option is installing freeze-resistant pipes, but using them outdoors has its own challenges.

Pipes made out of PEX are often advertised as "freeze resistant," but does that really mean you can get through an arctic ...

Description: Uponor is extending its current pre-insulated cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) pipe offering to include insulation thicknesses up to 2 inches to comply with the ASHRAE 90.1-2013 Energy ...

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 ...

Description: The ProRadiant Insulated PEX Barrier Piping System is ideal for applications, including helipads, loading docks, parking garages, and stairs. The Insulated PEX Barrier Piping System’s ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

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 ...