The Basics Of Bathroom Plumbing
It is a good idea to begin planning any bathroom by understanding its mechanical systems. It is important to understand and plan for all the plumbing, electrical, heating/cooling/ventilation, and electrical requirements of the bathroom. Existing deficiencies, such as a system not meeting code or an insufficient dimension, can often be rectified, which can lead to costly and unexpected costs. Planning is only possible if you understand how each system works together and the requirements of relevant building codes.
It is common to hear that stacking bathrooms above one another or arranging kitchens and baths so they can use a "wetwall" is beneficial because it reduces the amount of plumbing runs and the number drains and vents that are required. This makes perfect sense in theory, and it is what architects and designers do in multifloor commercial construction. In reality, however, this is not always possible in residential construction. Although it is cheaper to place a second-floor bathroom above the first-floor bath than to make them all identical, it is not more cost-effective and usually not worth the loss of planning flexibility. Because plastic ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene styrene), and PVC (polyvinylchloride) pipes (the most common materials in residential DWV systems), are inexpensive and easy to install, it's less important to position the bathrooms in a way that is advantageous than making sure they are correctly positioned in the house Plumbing and Heating Repair Services in Langley BC Canada .
The plumbing system is responsible for bringing water into your house, delivering it to the right place, and then taking it out. Although plumbing a whole house can be complicated, it is possible to save time and aggravation by knowing enough about plumbing systems. Modern fixtures, such as multiple showerheads or jetted tubs in bathrooms, require that you plan a system that will perform well. Customers won't be loyal to a tub that takes too long to fill or a shower system that drips when more than one of the showerheads is turned on.
The basic components of residential plumbing are the water supply system, and drain/waste/vent system. When more than one fixture can be used simultaneously, the water supply system must provide sufficient pressure to allow for proper water flow. Because the DWV system does not rely on pressure to remove fluids it is important that pipes have large diameters to allow gravity and atmospheric pressure to work.
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