Joining a PVC pipe to a pipe fitting requires special primer and cement that melts the surface of the PVC before fusing the pieces together (like welding metal) to make an airtight bond. Here's a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) pipes are part of many home construction and maintenance projects. One of the most common uses for these rigid, ...

With exterior trim sales on the rise, 2015 opened with another salvo from the major player in the fiber cement arena. Dublin, Ireland-based James Hardie Building Products released results of a study ...

Q: On my top floor the waste stack has a hub with a 1 1\\2 -inch fitting with no threads. 1 1\\2 inch PVC slides in snug and tight. Can I glue it? -Jim T. A: You can’t glue PVC pipe directly to metal ...

Pool towel racks are great to dry out wet but perfectly clean towels so they can be used again later in the day or stored away with your supply of beach/pool towels. Make one yourself for a few bucks ...

About 70 percent of PVC goes to building and construction uses such as pipes, cables, siding, window and door profiles, flooring, fencing, decking and roofing. The low-cost, easy-to-install products ...