Why the industry is moving to PEX

Professionals who have made the switch will tell you there are three main reasons why the commercial industry is choosing PEX more often: speed, cost and reliability.

In today’s fast-paced information age, where you can get news immediately on your smartphone, the commercial-building landscape is no different. Changes to building designs can happen rapidly, and professionals need a piping product that can move quickly with those changes. Because PEX is flexible and its piping connections relatively fast and easy to make, the product is a great solution to accommodate changes in the field. Plus, with today’s aging buildings, PEX is even more beneficial in re-pipe applications in which existing structures demand minimal invasion for renovation. (Think historically preserved buildings.)

When it comes to cost, every professional in the commercial world agrees — if the cost is attractive, but the product fails, it’s not worth it. PEX has proven to be both cost-effective and durable, a combination that makes it a win-win for engineers, building owners and mechanical installers alike.