You have a tough bathroom rough-in. The layout is shower, toilet, then sink. The 4-inch main drain runs under the toilet. It is also about 4 feet deep. You are thinking about horizontal wet venting. That can work for many bathroom groups. But the details matter. Quick Q&A Q: Is a 4-foot vertical drop from… Continue reading Deep Main Drain? Wet Vent This 3-Fixture Bath
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Old PVC Outside? Safe to Use for Vent Pipes?
You found a 2-inch Schedule 40 PVC that sat outside for years in NYC. It was a makeshift gutter runoff on a shaded wall. It saw cold winters and wet weather. Now you want to reuse it for plumbing vents. Quick Q&A Q: Can I reuse old outdoor PVC for my vent pipes? A: Maybe,… Continue reading Old PVC Outside? Safe to Use for Vent Pipes?
Creative Barn Plumbing Vent Solutions
Creative Barn Plumbing Vent Solutions Remodeling left your toilet without a roof vent? Learn if using a cleanout junction with a wall vent is a safe plumbing solution. When remodeling a barn or other outbuilding, plumbing venting can become a challenge. Vents are needed for toilets to flush properly and to keep sewer gas out.… Continue reading Creative Barn Plumbing Vent Solutions
Do Toilets Need a Roof Vent Under IPC?
Do Toilets Need a Roof Vent Under IPC? Wondering if your toilet can be vented without a roof vent using a common waste and vent system? Learn what IPC 915.1 really allows. Many homeowners run into venting questions when building or remodeling. A common issue is whether a toilet can be connected without a vent… Continue reading Do Toilets Need a Roof Vent Under IPC?