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How Much Insulation is Needed for PP-R HVAC Systems?
Current building energy codes and standards require pipe insulation on service hot water and HVAC piping. While requirements vary, none of the model codes differentiates pipe insulation requirements based on pipe material. Naturally, the amount of insulation needed...
Why PP-R Piping Has Metal Pipe Manufacturers Running Scared
The superiority of polypropylene (PP-R) piping systems compared to their metallic counterparts in the areas of weight, lifespan, and cost-efficiency have metal pipe manufacturers looking for any excuse to cast aspersions on our products. In a way, we can’t blame...
Why POLOPLAST Hydronic Systems Outperform VRF
POLOPLAST PP-R piping systems are ideal for creating long-lasting, efficient hydronic heating and cooling systems for structures of all kinds. For decades, POLOPLAST has been on the cutting edge of piping systems around the world, become a top choice for contractors...
PP-R Pipe Fitting Installation Safety Tips
When you follow proper procedures, fitting and installing POLOPLAST America’s PP-R pipes can be faster and easier than metallic pipes. However, some care must be taken in order to keep the project under control and safe. Here are eight important tips that we recommend...
Our Contribution to the Green Building Movement
The green building movement is in full swing across the United States and beyond, and POLOPLAST America is proud to offer sustainable piping solutions for building projects of all kinds. Whether your next project is a new build, retrofit, heating and cooling, or just...
Is PP-R Harmful to the Environment?
POLOPLAST America is committed to sustainability in all its forms. It’s part of a company culture we call Pure Progress. Of course, no commitment to sustainability can be possible without planning for the impact of our business on our planet and its human and wildlife...
This is Why PP-R Pipes are Better Than Metal
For decades, POLOPLAST has provided PP-R (polypropylene random copolymer) pipes to engineers, building owners, and contractors around the world as a durable and safe alternative to steel or copper pipes for HVAC systems and many other applications. PP-R is an...
Thermal Fusion: A Piping Guide
At POLOPLAST, we’re proud to say that our pipes are less labor-intensive to install than metallic pipes. Thermal fusion is a big part of the reason why. Our pipes don’t require welding with an open flame the way metal pipes do. Instead, they’re joined by a process...
Is PP-R Safe for Commercial Buildings?
For mechanical contractors, building owners, and project managers, POLOPLAST’s polypropylene (PP-R) pipe is the ideal solution for maximizing efficiency on the jobsite. From greywater plumbing applications to hydronic and geothermal systems, POLOPLAST saves time on a...
Can PP-R Be Combined with Copper Piping?
For decades, copper tubing has been a common plumbing and piping material in use across the United States, and it continues to be a popular material to this day. For this reason, many of our customers want to know if POLOPLAST’s PP-R piping systems can be combined or...
