Polybutene piping systems

The Polybutene Piping Systems Association has published a detailed review of the performance of these systems in meeting the needs of sustainable building regulations, with particular reference to environmental criteria and energy efficiency. The document considers the characteristics of polybutene and highlights its technical superiority against recently introduced sustainable building directives. Sustainability data covers manufacture, transport and energy efficiency of installed systems.
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