


Can PP-R Be Combined with Other Piping Materials?
While we’re absolutely proud of our innovative polypropylene piping systems here at POLYMELT America, it’s a simple fact that PP-R isn’t the only piping available on the marketplace. In addition to widely used copper, steel, and PVC piping, many builders also use...
Why Five Layers is Better Than One in Plastic Pipes
Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at POLYMELT America. Our mission is not simply to deliver new pipes to the North American marketplace, but to deliver better pipes. As technology advances, so do our products. For more than six decades, POLYMELT has...
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...
This is Why PP-R Pipes are Better Than Metal
For decades, POLYMELT 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...