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RE: Sequencing plumbing decisions in a bathroom remodel
The pipe-condition check should identify the exact material at each connection. Where new pipe meets a different existing material, have the scope name a transition fitting approved for that material pair and connection ...
RE: Sequencing plumbing decisions in a bathroom remodel
For layouts that otherwise work, I’d compare the itemized cost of rerouting, including opening walls or floors and repairing finishes, with the savings from keeping fixtures closer to existing connections. If relocation ...
RE: Sequencing plumbing decisions in a bathroom remodel
If the drain or vent route can’t be confirmed through existing access, define a small exploratory-opening allowance before fixing the price: where the contractor may open, what they’re trying to verify, and which finding...
RE: Sequencing plumbing decisions in a bathroom remodel
For the hot-water plan, the key variable is peak simultaneous use, not just the added basin. If the shower and both basins might be used at once, compare that demand with the heater’s usable capacity and recovery rate. A...