Fixtures/Materials

A couple of pieces of furniture in the Lehman Pipe and Supply offices in Florida qualify as truly unique. They’re custom-made “Viega tables,”...

Newly published changes to NSF/ANSI/CAN 61, the drinking water product standard required in the United States and Canada, further restrict the amount...

Lead is a toxic metal that negatively affects the human brain and central nervous system and can result in high blood pressure...

When master plumber George Hubbard created a bracket to replace the tedious and labor-intensive method of cutting wooden blocks to support copper...

When KSK Mechanical crews overhauled a large steam-line system in a multi-building apartment complex in Brooklyn using Viega fittings, the engineers and...

Plumbing products of the past were made with the professional plumber in mind. Faucets, hose bibbs, taps and shower valves were all...

Having a passion for anything bathroom-related is what has helped Mansfield Plumbing Products maintain a strong relationship with its customers for 90-plus...

The minimalist look is all the rage in a lot of new bathroom designs. The look is highlighted by sleek slopes and...

BathtubBainUltra Bain De VilleBain De Ville therapeutic tubs from BainUltra were created to fit snugly in a bathroom alcove and are notable...

It’s not unusual for plumbers to feel uncomfortable about upselling customers on items above and beyond the repair needed. But hot-water recirculating...

After reading at least a couple of my residential plumbing articles, you know by now that PEX is used in more new-home...

The commercial construction landscape is moving at breakneck speed with innovations in designs, materials and artificial intelligence to meet the needs of...

Hybrid piping systems are becoming more popular with the need for value engineering to meet budgets and tight production schedules. What was...

Tim Coyle remembers all too well the “good old days” of installing roof flashing for vents and stack pipes: Prop up a...

Plumbers who have been in the residential building industry for the past decade or more have most likely heard of PEX. And...

After nearly 35 years as the owner of Universal Plumbing, Larry Jones has learned that staying ahead of the curve on technological...

You’re always looking for ways to do a job faster without compromising quality. Completing jobs in the estimated time (or faster) allows a...