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 ...

Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) first made its way into the world of venting systems in the residential market. In recent years, CPVC has been used to vent Category IV high-efficiency boilers.

When it comes to modern plumbing, two types of pipe dominate the conversation: CPVC pipes (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride) and PEX pipes (Cross-Linked Polyethylene). These materials have replaced ...

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 ...

Lubrizol Corp. said it will spend $125 million to build a new plant making chlorinated PVC resins and compounds in Deer Park, Texas. In an Oct. 4 news release, officials with Wickliffe, Ohio-based ...