Plumbing

When it comes to insulation, many people question what can and cannot touch the material. This is generally rooted in concern for the material igniting in the presence of heat. …

In plumbing, seals are an essential aspect of any properly functioning system. When it comes to toilets, without seals, the bathroom floor would consistently be flooded. However, not all seals …

When it comes to makeup air and combustion appliances, including some water heaters, it can get pretty confusing. These appliances definitely need combustion air, which is a supply of outside …

Plumbing can get complicated when you don’t have much knowledge on the subject. There is a lot of nuance to the angles, connections, and sequencing of fixtures, vents, and pipes, …

Difference Between a Drip Leg and a Sediment Trap: Overview Both drip legs and sediment traps are traps designed to protect your gas appliance from damage and prevent them from …

A drip leg is certainly not a well-known apparatus. You would not be the first to wonder what on earth it is, what its purpose is, and why it is …

If you’ve discovered that your home has polybutylene pipes, it can be a scramble trying to figure out what to do about this ticking time bomb. Replacing part or all …

Polybutylene pipes are well-known in the plumbing world, but not for good reasons. They are a danger to the home and homeowner.  Being so well-known, insurance companies likely have provisions …

I recently purchased a new home. Circumstances meant that I didn’t get a proper look at the place before I bought it, and I now face a few more renovations …

The plumbing vents are important to ensure that your whole plumbing system functions properly. Of all the systems in the home, plumbing is one of the worst if something goes …