Tags: PEX piping, Uponor
As the frigid weather bears down across the country, plumbing and heating contractors are always looking for solutions for providing safe, dependable, and energy-efficient insulated water to factories, office buildings, and other job sites.
The Macomb Group has the ideal delivery solution with Uponor PEX piping.
Manufactured by Uponor North America, PEX, also known as Cross-linked Polyethylene pipe, is an easy-to-install, flexible material used in commercial and residential water supply applications, radiant floor heating, and outdoor snow and ice melting systems.
According to Heating Division Manager Ian Thomas, The Macomb Group carries the full lineup of PEX products for both HVAC and, most recently, plumbing applications, with products in stock.
For example, the Uponor PEX Ecoflex line is an insulated variety of piping that is freeze resistant – an important consideration in cold climate conditions.
“The Uponor PEX products are lightweight, easy to store, easy to install, and are corrosion resistant, which is a huge advantage,” Thomas says. “As for cost, the price for PEX doesn’t fluctuate like other materials such as copper, which is regularly affected by price volatility.”
On the HVAC side, Thomas points to snowmelt and radiant indoor applications as two of the more popular uses of PEX.
As for plumbing systems, he adds, “It’s a great solution in high-rise projects with ease of design, installation, and lower labor costs.”
Another important aspect of The Macomb Group’s service is the use of PEX product specialists who work directly with Uponor North America’s engineering group to design, specify, and deliver materials to job sites.
“We’ve been supplying Uponor’s PEX products for the past 10 years, and have built a solid relationship, making them one of our most trusted suppliers,” Thomas adds. “They’re among the best in the business.”
Wintry weather can be a real challenge this time of year, but through its various PEX products The Macomb Group continues to help contractors who need to install insulated water throughout their construction or building projects.
