Over the years, several home building materials that were once valued for their low cost, durability, and other benefits have proved to be dangerous or unreliable. These range from asbestos, which ...

Q: Can you give me information on a lawsuit about plastic water pipe used in homes? I heard a little of it over the radio a couple of weeks ago. They said the maker of the pipe would pay to have it ...

The plumbing in your house may be a leak waiting to happen, especially if pipes are made of polybutylene. It is a big problem, but homeowners who have had leaks are entitled to a big solution.

Q: Our home has polybutylene water pipes and we’re afraid this will prevent us from selling the property. We’ve never had any plumbing problems, but our neighbors have had several major leaks. Do you ...

Tyjuanna LaBennett is already dealing with a sinking driveway, supported by 10 feet of railroad ties, but that's not the only problem with her Cary home. “One minute, I’m in my house having breakfast ...

Homeowners have until Friday to apply to receive compensation from a class action lawsuitinvolving polybutylene pipes. Some homeowners may be eligible for a complete replacement of their water pipes, ...

IRVING, TX — A new technical document that addresses the critical differences between crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing systems with polybutylene (PB) systems has been published by the Plastics ...

SAN DIEGO - A Rancho Penasquitos couple is finding out faulty materials were used to repair a broken water pipe under their front yard, leaving them with a homeowner's nightmare. It started when the ...