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PLASTIC PIPES = PLASTIC PROBLEMS. Everyday building materials that can damage #plasticpipes include lubricants, sealants, caulks, & cleaning products, causing costly damage & liability. Does your facilities team know the risks? buff.ly/6f0zn6R
November 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
PLASTIC PIPES = PLASTIC PROBLEMS. Everyday building materials that can damage #plasticpipes include lubricants, sealants, caulks, & cleaning products, causing costly damage & liability. Does your facilities team know the risks? buff.ly/6f0zn6R
Safe Piping Matters offers several AIA-approved, HSW webinars covering safety & performance factors for #plumbing systems. Request a session > buff.ly/sPiq2S7
November 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Safe Piping Matters offers several AIA-approved, HSW webinars covering safety & performance factors for #plumbing systems. Request a session > buff.ly/sPiq2S7
PPN: “The construction & plumbing industries deserve better than cherry-picked data & half-truths” from #plasticpipe companies. We agree. Manufacturers should acknowledge risks posed by products, not spout talking points. buff.ly/fwsOJDU
November 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
PPN: “The construction & plumbing industries deserve better than cherry-picked data & half-truths” from #plasticpipe companies. We agree. Manufacturers should acknowledge risks posed by products, not spout talking points. buff.ly/fwsOJDU
Claims of long service life for PVC pipes depend heavily on ideal conditions rarely found in real life. Studies find stressors like inconsistent installation, unstable support, & temperature variations cause PVC pipes to change shape & regress in strength, increasing risk of failure. buff.ly/jn4PxUd
November 18, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Claims of long service life for PVC pipes depend heavily on ideal conditions rarely found in real life. Studies find stressors like inconsistent installation, unstable support, & temperature variations cause PVC pipes to change shape & regress in strength, increasing risk of failure. buff.ly/jn4PxUd
Material selection is a design decision with life-safety consequences. In fires, #plasticpipes like CPVC, PEX & PVC can burn & release toxic smoke. Cast iron, copper & steel pipes will not. Our spec guide outlines considerations every architect should know. buff.ly/WG8pT8T
November 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Material selection is a design decision with life-safety consequences. In fires, #plasticpipes like CPVC, PEX & PVC can burn & release toxic smoke. Cast iron, copper & steel pipes will not. Our spec guide outlines considerations every architect should know. buff.ly/WG8pT8T
Claims that #PVC #plasticpipes have a 100-year service life assume perfect conditions: stable soils, consistent temperature, minimal deflection, & managed stress. Real field installations generate combined stress interactions & reduce lifespan. www.researchgate.net/publication/...
November 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Claims that #PVC #plasticpipes have a 100-year service life assume perfect conditions: stable soils, consistent temperature, minimal deflection, & managed stress. Real field installations generate combined stress interactions & reduce lifespan. www.researchgate.net/publication/...
Safe Piping Matters offers several AIA-approved, HSW webinars covering safety & performance factors for #plumbing systems. Request a session > buff.ly/GsZZdH8
November 6, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Safe Piping Matters offers several AIA-approved, HSW webinars covering safety & performance factors for #plumbing systems. Request a session > buff.ly/GsZZdH8
PVC pipe makers brag about reliablity but a survey of utilities found over 1/3 FAIL due to problems at INSTALLATION, according to a Utah State study that was funded by a #plasticpipe association. Is #plasticpipe durability a pipe dream? buff.ly/RXxcTS3
October 23, 2025 at 11:04 AM
PVC pipe makers brag about reliablity but a survey of utilities found over 1/3 FAIL due to problems at INSTALLATION, according to a Utah State study that was funded by a #plasticpipe association. Is #plasticpipe durability a pipe dream? buff.ly/RXxcTS3
PLASTIC PIPES = PLASTIC PROBLEMS. Think your drinking water is safe? Depends on the pipe. When exposed to heat or chemicals, PEX & PVC can leach harmful substances into water. NSF/ANSI 61 does not ensure safety. buff.ly/WuQYuRr
October 21, 2025 at 11:03 AM
PLASTIC PIPES = PLASTIC PROBLEMS. Think your drinking water is safe? Depends on the pipe. When exposed to heat or chemicals, PEX & PVC can leach harmful substances into water. NSF/ANSI 61 does not ensure safety. buff.ly/WuQYuRr
Meet DINP: a #phthalate that leaches into soil & water, especially when pipes are exposed to heat or stress. Linked to reproductive harm & hormone disruption, DINP has no business near any water system, even those used only for irrigation. Why do some #plasticpipes still use it? buff.ly/A29jBGl
October 16, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Meet DINP: a #phthalate that leaches into soil & water, especially when pipes are exposed to heat or stress. Linked to reproductive harm & hormone disruption, DINP has no business near any water system, even those used only for irrigation. Why do some #plasticpipes still use it? buff.ly/A29jBGl
FIELD-TESTED TRUTH: Performance over promises. “We were told the plastic would last 50 years. We didn’t get 20.” –Director of utility with 93k connections buff.ly/5s9SMqr
October 9, 2025 at 11:02 AM
FIELD-TESTED TRUTH: Performance over promises. “We were told the plastic would last 50 years. We didn’t get 20.” –Director of utility with 93k connections buff.ly/5s9SMqr
Microplastics found in 81% of global #drinkingwater samples. Degrading #plasticpipes contaminate water systems even after treatment. This comprehensive study underscores the need for better material choices & standardized testing protocols to protect public health. buff.ly/qRTXBHE
September 30, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Microplastics found in 81% of global #drinkingwater samples. Degrading #plasticpipes contaminate water systems even after treatment. This comprehensive study underscores the need for better material choices & standardized testing protocols to protect public health. buff.ly/qRTXBHE
The #plasticpipe industry touts research praising #PVC’s low break rates. But average metal pipes have served decades longer than plastic ones. That's comparing classic sedans, road-tested for decades, to 2010 models with 50k miles. Another used-car pitch from plastic pipe companies? buff.ly/SvFAFql
September 25, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The #plasticpipe industry touts research praising #PVC’s low break rates. But average metal pipes have served decades longer than plastic ones. That's comparing classic sedans, road-tested for decades, to 2010 models with 50k miles. Another used-car pitch from plastic pipe companies? buff.ly/SvFAFql
Fire codes demand more than performance...They demand compatibility. Plastic piping often requires complex assemblies to meet ASTM E84 25/50 flame & smoke criteria. Metal pipes meet it naturally, because they are noncombustible. Simplify compliance. Reduce risk. buff.ly/rcIBL6b
September 18, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Fire codes demand more than performance...They demand compatibility. Plastic piping often requires complex assemblies to meet ASTM E84 25/50 flame & smoke criteria. Metal pipes meet it naturally, because they are noncombustible. Simplify compliance. Reduce risk. buff.ly/rcIBL6b
Plastic pipes expand & contract significantly with temperature changes, stressing joints, hangers, & firestopping assemblies. Metal piping remains dimensionally stable, reducing system failures. buff.ly/0RFMHav
September 16, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Plastic pipes expand & contract significantly with temperature changes, stressing joints, hangers, & firestopping assemblies. Metal piping remains dimensionally stable, reducing system failures. buff.ly/0RFMHav
PLASTIC PIPES = PLASTIC PROBLEMS. After use, #plasticpipes don’t get recycled. They degrade into #microplastics. Research finds #PVC pipe can shed 114,000 #microplastic particles/liter into stagnant water. Does it seem like plastic is a pollution pipeline? buff.ly/b0UIGiU
September 11, 2025 at 11:02 AM
PLASTIC PIPES = PLASTIC PROBLEMS. After use, #plasticpipes don’t get recycled. They degrade into #microplastics. Research finds #PVC pipe can shed 114,000 #microplastic particles/liter into stagnant water. Does it seem like plastic is a pollution pipeline? buff.ly/b0UIGiU
FIELD-TESTED TRUTH: "Cheaper" #plasticpipe options can cause expensive problems down the line. "Plastic failed...less than 10 years later. We went back to copper." -Manager from a utility with 66k connections buff.ly/zNQOUHG
August 28, 2025 at 11:02 AM
FIELD-TESTED TRUTH: "Cheaper" #plasticpipe options can cause expensive problems down the line. "Plastic failed...less than 10 years later. We went back to copper." -Manager from a utility with 66k connections buff.ly/zNQOUHG
Our firestopping report shows why pipe selection matters in fire-sprinkler systems. Steel iron & copper resist temps up to 2,200°F. PEX fails at 430°F. CPVC combusts at 900°F. Fire-rated assemblies aren't optional. They're essential. buff.ly/zwAJfhr
August 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Our firestopping report shows why pipe selection matters in fire-sprinkler systems. Steel iron & copper resist temps up to 2,200°F. PEX fails at 430°F. CPVC combusts at 900°F. Fire-rated assemblies aren't optional. They're essential. buff.ly/zwAJfhr
New research from the journal Environmental Pollution confirms #plasticpipes as a source for #microplastic contamination of #drinkingwater. Once in the water supply, plastic particles act like magnets for other pollutants. buff.ly/gkSqz45
August 19, 2025 at 11:01 AM
New research from the journal Environmental Pollution confirms #plasticpipes as a source for #microplastic contamination of #drinkingwater. Once in the water supply, plastic particles act like magnets for other pollutants. buff.ly/gkSqz45
Plastic pipe defenders say chemical leaching isn’t a problem in “real-world” use. Translation? “Let’s wait until people get sick before doing anything.” If chemicals pose risks, it’s up to manufacturers to prove safety, not the public to prove harm. buff.ly/XpADJ6c
August 14, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Plastic pipe defenders say chemical leaching isn’t a problem in “real-world” use. Translation? “Let’s wait until people get sick before doing anything.” If chemicals pose risks, it’s up to manufacturers to prove safety, not the public to prove harm. buff.ly/XpADJ6c
PLASTIC PIPES = PLASTIC PROBLEMS. Pipes made from PVC, PEX, CPVC, & other plastics crack in cold. Sag in heat. Crack under stress. They’re flexible until they’re brittle. Affordable until they fail. If you want buildings to last, should you be plumbing them with plastic?
July 29, 2025 at 11:01 AM
PLASTIC PIPES = PLASTIC PROBLEMS. Pipes made from PVC, PEX, CPVC, & other plastics crack in cold. Sag in heat. Crack under stress. They’re flexible until they’re brittle. Affordable until they fail. If you want buildings to last, should you be plumbing them with plastic?
Need to specify better, safer #plumbing piping for a high-priority project? Our spec guide gives you research-backed resources to ensure health, safety & resilience. buff.ly/C3gOvIN
July 25, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Need to specify better, safer #plumbing piping for a high-priority project? Our spec guide gives you research-backed resources to ensure health, safety & resilience. buff.ly/C3gOvIN
Plastic-Free July is about refusing single-use plastics. So why are we okay with single-use building materials? Most #plasticpipes can’t be recycled. Metals like copper, cast iron & steel are infinitely recyclable.
July 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Plastic-Free July is about refusing single-use plastics. So why are we okay with single-use building materials? Most #plasticpipes can’t be recycled. Metals like copper, cast iron & steel are infinitely recyclable.
July is heating up & so are some of the materials hidden behind your walls, including #plasticpiping. Plastic is made of combustible fossil fuels, & in a fire, PVC & PEX can melt, ignite & release toxic smoke. Rethink combustible plumbing this #PlasticFreeJuly. buff.ly/7IAqIoU 📷 CuSP
July 8, 2025 at 11:02 AM
July is heating up & so are some of the materials hidden behind your walls, including #plasticpiping. Plastic is made of combustible fossil fuels, & in a fire, PVC & PEX can melt, ignite & release toxic smoke. Rethink combustible plumbing this #PlasticFreeJuly. buff.ly/7IAqIoU 📷 CuSP