The state government industry deal with pipe manufacturer Iplex and several WA builders was announced in August after an allegedly bad batch of polybutylene pipes made with a faulty resin were ...

Installing polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe for plumbing, HVAC, or other projects requires making clean slices, and PVC pipe cutters serve just that purpose. These cutters are available in various ...

However, some mold can be hidden and you won't realize it's there unless you're specifically looking out for it. Here, our plumbing experts reveal the X signs there is mold in your plumbing, why it ...

Under the settlement agreement, Iplex Australia – owned by Fletcher Building Australia – is expected to spend about $150 million replacing faulty polybutylene pipes, with the state government ...

An agreement has been reached with the WA government to pay 80% of repair costs for homes hit by bursting pipes made by Fletcher subsidiary Iplex. Fletcher Building has announced a A$155 million ...

the grip-style mechanical fittings (Photos 3 and 4) can be used on both copper and CPVC pipe. Don't confuse CPVC pipe with the plastic polybutylene systems that were a problem more than a decade ago.