Plumbers are no longer considered as being low class instead there services are highly in demand in each and every community. The numerous services being offered by plumbers are essential. This is clearly seen in the case of blockage of drainage pipes and sinks and the muddle that comes about as a result of this situation. During such situations a plumber comes in quite handy. As a home owner you can also get the much needed advice and suggestions from a plumber when it comes to bathroom installation. This will help you come up with properly fitted drainage pipes which will also be highly effective. As a home owner you can also hire the services of a plumber to work on your home drainage system right from designing to the installation of your plumbing system.
Residential Plumbing Services
Residential plumbing services include replacement of pipes that cracked or burst due to its age or caused by natural disasters, drain blockage, defective sewer lines and low pressure of water in faucets. It deals with different residential plumbing system: interior water supply system, exterior residential plumbing, gas plumbing and drain, sewage and vent system.
• Interior Water Supply System: This type of system pertains to the supply of water to tubs, showers, sinks and toilets. The system gets water either from private wells or municipal water supply or both. Private well makes use of equipment that pumps and pressurizes to draw water whereas water from municipal supplies, pumping and pressurization are covered by a utility company. Commonly used materials include cross-linked polyethylene or PEX, copper pipes and other plastic pipes that conform to the local or standard code.
• Exterior Residential Plumbing: It has two types which are drainage system and landscape irrigation system. Exterior drainage system involves drainage pipes that are placed underground for the prevention of flood and damage to several structures. It also includes gutters which serve as a gateway for rain or storm water that pours down the roof. Landscape irrigation system uses plastic pipes for supplying water to sprinklers.
• Gas Plumbing: Plumbing not only deals with waterworks but also with the installation of pipes for gas fuel supplies such as propane and natural gas. Black iron pipes are commonly used in every household and several establishments including hotels and restaurants.
• Drain, Waste and Vent System: This plumbing system is the process of removing greywater from a house and allows this wastewater to pass drain lines promoting proper and safe drainage. Drain pipes used are commonly made of cast-iron or plastic drain pipes or ABS. This type of system prevents waste water and sewage from entering septic and sewer systems of private and municipal.