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Plumbing
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New
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A plumbing system consists
of two separate sets of pipes, a water supply system and a drainage
system. The water supply system brings clean water to the plumbing
fixtures, including bathtubs, sinks and toilets. It also supplies
clean water to dishwashers, ice making refrigerators, hot water
heaters and washing machines. The water supply system is pressurized
and should be made of copper. The drainage system carries away
water and waste materials. This system is made of plastic PVC
pipe.
When building a new home it is critical that the
water supply system and the drainage system be installed properly
for efficiency and safety. Defects in a water supply system, such
as leaking connections or dripping faucets, can waste large amounts
of water. A drainage system that leaks or overflows can create
a health hazard by spilling waste materials and the bacteria they
contain. The problems are even more serious if the leaks are within
wall partitions behind sheetrock or paneling.
The importance of plumbing materials and labor
cannot be stressed enough. However, just as important are the
plumbing fixtures a buyer selects. Choose plumbing products with
a national reputation, such as Delta, American Standard, and Kohler.
Choose colors carefully, as many of them are faddish and out of
style in a few years.
For the best plumbing results contact Mountain
View Homes of Greentown.
Below are some of the websites of the better known
corporations with quality plumbing products.
American Standard
www.amstd.com
Jacuzzi Corporation
www.jacuzzi.com
Kohler Plumbing Products
www.kohlerco.com
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