All, I am installing in-floor radiant heat, and plan to use 1/2" PEX tubing. My local home center has PEX on sale for about half the price of a contractor who provided me with a quote. That contractor said that PEX comes in three types: Good, medium, and bad. He further indicated that the stuff that my home center sells is the bad variety, and will definitely cause big problems in 15-20 years as it breaks down. Another contractor told me that "PEX is PEX", but that I should buy his because of the value added services he will provide me during the installation and beyond.
How can I tell the good stuff from the bad stuff, other than price (which can be a misleading proxy for quality, especially when the sources are so vastly different).
Is anyone able to comment on this?
Thanks!
Paul
How can I tell the good stuff from the bad stuff, other than price (which can be a misleading proxy for quality, especially when the sources are so vastly different).
Is anyone able to comment on this?
Thanks!
Paul