The name isn't very catchy, but PEX-AL-PEX has the benefits of both metal and plastic pipe.
I was first introduced to a multi-layer PEX-AL-PEX pipe about 15 years ago. A company executive
explained to me how the pipe was made and how they planned to distribute it in North America. What kept
running through my mind at the time was what is this good for?
When I couldn't hold back any more, I finally blurted out, "Why would somebody want a pipe like this?" I
could see the hurt look in the executive's eyes. I went on to explain that it was not my intention to insult
him, I was just curious as to why a contractor would want to use this type of pipe. I went on to say that if a
contractor wanted metallic piping they would use copper, and if they wanted plastic pipe, they would use
plastic pipe.