Can Fernco Hide Behind Drywall? A small vent pipe repair can raise a big code question. The question sounds simple at first. Can you join two pieces of 1-1/2 inch PVC vent pipe with a flexible Fernco coupling? And can that coupling stay hidden behind sheetrock? Under the Uniform Plumbing Code, the safe answer is… Continue reading Can Fernco Hide Behind Drywall?
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Fix Copper-to-PVC Sink Drain Leaks
A leaking bathroom sink drain can feel confusing fast. That is true when old copper meets newer PVC pipe. The hard part is not always the repair. The hard part is buying the right coupling. Question I have a leaking copper drain pipe for a bathroom sink. I want to replace part of it with… Continue reading Fix Copper-to-PVC Sink Drain Leaks