There is nothing wrong with having a do-it-yourself attitude when it comes to home repairs. That is, there’s nothing wrong with it until you flood your house. When it comes to the plumbing, let the professionals take care of the job.
There are several upgrades to consider for your commercial plumbing system that can save you money in the long run. These include the installation of ultra-low-flow toilets, high-efficiency aerators for faucets, and even a leak-detection system.
Do you know how long indoor plumbing has been around? Archeologists have recovered a portion of a water plumbing system from the Pyramid of Cheops in Egypt, and the evidence of indoor plumbing in places dates back to 2500 B.C.E!
If you are considering upgrading your commercial plumbing system, you can first have a plumbing contractor come out to inspect your property. He or she will be able to provide an analysis of your existing equipment and let you know what you need to maximize your water savings.
Do you know the history of the water closet? A water closet was reportedly located within the Palace of Knossos in Crete.
It’s important to remember that plumbing installations encompass so much more than just the pipes and fixtures that water flows through. Whether you need pipes to carry water, gas, or air, we’re always happy to help you with your installations.
It can be easy to forget about everything that goes into making a system of water fountains, but there’s a lot behind just pressing the button to get a drink. Whether it’s indoor or outdoor, a commercial plumber can make sure you won’t have to worry about it.
While your building may have been grandfathered out of certain changes mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act, you can still make the structure more client-friendly by going ahead and incorporating plumbing upgrades so that your location is accessible to everyone.
In commercial properties, plumbing issues can have a negative impact not only in terms of the cost of repairs, but also on business operations. By upgrading your property’s plumbing system, you can avoid these types of problems in the future.
You may have heard that the ancient Roman baths were pretty elaborate, indulgent, and decadent. What you may not realize is that some of them were also very large. One such bath contained seating for 1,600 guests.
If your sink sprayer isn’t working, this can be caused by several issues, including a malfunctioning diverter valve, worn washer, or leaking hose. We can quickly replace any of these components to get your sink back to full operability.
PEX pipe offers a range of advantages for commercial buildings. Once the pipe is installed, it can be air-tested at normal operating pressures, which allows us to identify any potential leaks before water is introduced into the system.
That banging, clanging, and vibrating coming from your water pipes is caused by trapped air. While it is not an immediate problem, it does need to be addressed eventually, or sooner if you find it annoying.
Did you know that drain waste and vent piping are the two most important components in a commercial plumbing system? These are basically the systems that take water and waste away from your building.
There are a number of different services that plumbers or plumbing companies provide on a regular bases. Some of the more popular services include; video sewer inspection, water service sewer replacement repairs, mobile home repair hookups, unstopping drains and sewers, repairing leaks, garbage disposal repairs and many more.
CPVC pipe offers significant plumbing installation advantages. When compared with PVC pipe, it’s stronger, more flexible, non-toxic, and more heat-resistant. When compared with copper, it’s lighter, less expensive, easier to install, and able to keep water hotter over longer distances.
If you think the economy is making a recovery, you're in good company. Many building trades are projected to increase their revenues over the next five years. In fact, the annual growth rate for the plumbing industry is over 4 percent.
Did you know that, by upgrading your commercial plumbing system with low-flow components and fixtures, your investment will likely pay for itself within a year? This is one of the best ways to reduce the overall water consumption within your facility.
The early Romans enjoyed water features and used them extensively. You probably know about the Roman baths and the elaborate network of aqueducts that serviced them. Here are a few things you probably don't know: By the fourth century A.D., Rome boasted 1,352 public fountains, 12 public baths, and around 856 private baths.
Are you concerned that you’re going to have trouble finding a plumbing company that will be able to understand the complex needs of your new building? No matter how complicated things get, we’ve got the expertise you need to ensure everything’s installed correctly.
There is a significant difference between commercial and residential plumbing installation, even for the smallest of commercial structures. We understand these differences, installing and calibrating every aspect of the plumbing system to ensure it works correctly and can meet the demands placed on it.
There are several reasons why regular preventative maintenance and regular inspections are recommended for plumbing systems in commercial buildings. Not only do they cut down on costly repairs, but they can also eliminate the disruption to your business that an unexpected plumbing failure can cause.
We recognize that renovating your office buildings can create significant lags in employee efficiency and productivity. When your employees must work in the building while we install new plumbing, we’re always happy to work with you to create a schedule that will create the least inconvenience to your business.
There are many ways that a plumbing line can develop cracks over time. In addition to corrosion due to minerals in the water supply, tree roots are known to stretch out underground and damage pipelines.
Thinking of buying an older commercial building? Take a close look at the plumbing. Check under sinks and look for pipe coming through the floor rather than the wall, which will indicate at least some of the plumbing has been updated recently.
It’s important to remember that not all the clog-busting liquids you can purchase are a good idea to put down the drain. While they may help break up a stubborn clog, they could also be damaging the inside of your pipes.
We understand that restaurants and other food service establishments have a unique set of needs when it comes to plumbing. In particular, solid waste interceptors and grease traps need to meet local codes as well as provide superior performance.
During the Bronze Age, from about 3,000 BC through 500 BC, people made a lot with copper and tin, the two metals that make bronze. So it's no surprise that civilizations like the ancient Egyptians used copper to make pipes running to their palace bathrooms.
When it comes to home improvements, few renovations pack as much bang for their buck as bathroom and kitchen remodels. If you need someone to handle the plumbing work, we’re always ready.
One of the many services offered by today's licensed plumbing contractor is well extension! In fact, in most cases a buried well can be extended up to a foot or more above the finished grade. A service like this can benefit your water quality and increase your water supply.
Are you concerned that having your plumbing installed incorrectly in other buildings has led to costly repairs later on? Let’s talk about the issues you’ve experienced so that we can help you ensure that your new building’s plumbing doesn’t experience similar issues.
The bottom line is, commercial plumbing systems have large-volume demands placed on them, which is why proper system design and installation are so critical. This will help ensure that all your needs are met and that the system is able to handle the specific load required by your operation.
In 1857, the city of Charleston built a sewer system constructed of wood and brick. Designed level with no slope, it was 2.6 miles long and capped at each end with tide gates so sea water could flush the pipes at high tide.
Have you started to notice that your shower is draining more slowly than it used to? When grocery store clog-clearing solutions don’t work, we’re always here to help.
One way to reduce your water bill for your commercial facility is to install waterless urinals. These units make use of a special drain insert that traps waste below a blue liquid and forms a barrier against sewer vapor escape.
Care to guess how many plumbing companies there are in the U.S.? If you guessed nearly 116,000, you're right. Most of them are small, independent operations with a staff 10 people or less.
When the plumbing system for your building is installed correctly during the construction process, it means quick occupancy and less empty space once the building opens. By investing in proper fixtures and materials, you do not have to worry about post-construction upgrades or repairs because of low water pressure, poorly operating toilets, or leaks around fixtures.
The idea of men and women using separate toilets is relatively new. Historians believe the first instance of separating the sexes this way occurred in France. Care to guess the year? If you guessed 1739, you're right.
Want a home that's water smart? Make sure to install low-flow shower heads in all your bathrooms. While you're at it, include low-flush toilets and water-leak-detection equipment.
It's been estimated that the average person visits the toilet approximately six to eight times per day, spending a total of three years on the john during the average lifetime.
When your company’s building needs a major overhaul, structural issues may leave you wondering whether there’s enough wiggle room in the budget for all building system issues. If you need a plumbing contractor that can help you work within your budget to get what you need, we may be able to help.
Did you know that absolutely every fixture and stick of furniture in your offices can help clients form their impressions of your business? When your company bathrooms don’t leave the most sparkling impression, it may be time to have us change out your fixtures.
There are a couple of precautionary steps that are good to take to ensure that your garbage disposal and connected plumbing continue to run optimally. This includes running plenty of cold water when you run the disposal and for at least 30 seconds after the food is cleared.
Advances in plumbing-related fixtures and systems have led to many environmentally friendly products specifically for commercial buildings. Among these are tankless water heaters, automatic shut-off water faucets, low-flow toilets, and waterless urinals, all of which can reduce costs and ecological impact.
Why would a pipeline in your home develop a crack over time? One possibility is subsidence. For example, in coastal areas in the U.S. it is not uncommon for the ground to contain a large percentage of soil, which compacts over time, leading to subsidence that can cause drainage and sewer pipes to crack or break.
In many building operations, heating systems that use commercial-grade boilers need to be integrated with the water systems. Our team of professionals can recommend the correctly sized boiler based on the projected building use so that it functions properly without comprising water pressure in the rest of the structure.
If you think you plumbing pipes see some real action over the course of a lifetime, you're right. Care to guess how much water each member of your household uses every day -- most of which exits through your pipes one way or another? If you guessed 80 gallons, you're right.
Regular grease trap cleaning and emptying will help keep your grease trap working for a long time, but the grease can eventually get so built up that it needs to be replaced. Don’t worry. A commercial plumbing pro can install a new grease trap quickly.
Do your employees ever complain about having to wash their fruit or lunch containers in the bathroom sink? Since it’s not actually optimal for food particles to regularly travel through bathroom plumbing, you may want to have us install a kitchen sink your break room.
Basically, any commercial water piping installation where there is the possibility that a harmful substance may gain access to a drinking water supply must have a backflow protection device installed.
It’s not uncommon to drop something valuable down the sink, but you should still be extremely careful if you do. If your sink has a garbage disposal, never stick your hand down the sink. It’s much better to ruin a pair of tongs rather than your fingers.
Flexible plastic PEX pipe can be useful in select commercial applications. Some tests indicate it’s tougher than copper, and, unlike CPVC pipe, it retains strength and flexibility over time and resists breaking down when exposed to UV light.
It’s not uncommon to drop something valuable down the sink, but you should still be extremely careful if you do. If your sink has a garbage disposal, never stick your hand down the sink. It’s much better to ruin a pair of tongs rather than your fingers.
PEX plumbing systems are becoming quite popular with building inspectors. Why? PEX connections don’t require dry fitting and are completed in one step, so a quick visual inspection confirms a solid connection has been made.
There are many common household elements that can over time clog sewer lines and drains. This includes everything from grease and hair to scale and dirt.
Flexible plastic PEX pipe can be useful in select commercial applications. Some tests indicate it’s tougher than copper, and, unlike CPVC pipe, it retains strength and flexibility over time and resists breaking down when exposed to UV light.
It’s not uncommon to drop something valuable down the sink, but you should still be extremely careful if you do. If your sink has a garbage disposal, never stick your hand down the sink. It’s much better to ruin a pair of tongs rather than your fingers.
Ever heard of an aerator? It's an accessory that reduces the amount of water coming out of a sink faucet. Aerators still maintain good water pressure, but save you water -- and money.
Copper piping is popular for commercial installations because it’s durable and versatile. Type K pipe, for example, can be used for water service, fire protection, solar heating, fuel oil, snow melting, compressed air, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, and vacuum applications.
PEX plumbing systems are becoming quite popular with building inspectors. Why? PEX connections don’t require dry fitting and are completed in one step, so a quick visual inspection confirms a solid connection has been made.
There are many common household elements that can over time clog sewer lines and drains. This includes everything from grease and hair to scale and dirt.
Flexible plastic PEX pipe can be useful in select commercial applications. Some tests indicate it’s tougher than copper, and, unlike CPVC pipe, it retains strength and flexibility over time and resists breaking down when exposed to UV light.