At Tri Star Plumbing, we know that plumbers can do more than unclog drains and install faucets; we can also help you with your home remodeling project. If one of your bathrooms is looking worse for wear or your kitchen needs to be dragged into the 21st Century, you’ve probably got home renovation on the brain. And if you’ve been watching any of the dozens of home improvement and house flipping shows on TV, you might even think that home remodeling is as easy as they make it look and that you could
How Broken Plumbing Pipes Can Be Repaired A broken water pipe can happen for a number of reasons. The pipes in your home might be old, or they might burst due to freezing or accidental damage. Pipes can also break in natural disasters. Whatever the cause, a broken water pipe is a plumbing emergency. When a pipe spews water at full force into your house, major damage can be done quickly. Turn off the water supply immediately and then consider your options. It's a good idea to let a plumber repair
Since every home in the country has some sort of indoor plumbing, it only makes sense that at one time or another everyone is going to need the services of the best plumbing service they can find. The challenge is finding someone who is trustworthy, skilled and yet affordable to perform your plumbing job. This seems like it should be an easy task but due to the fact that plumbing is one skill which is not learned by attending a class or reading books, there should be some way for average home owners
If it turns out that you have been on a mission to find the very best plumbing companies around then you should know that there is a fair amount of effort you may need to put into it. As you learn a bit more about the various plumbing companies that are out there it will soon become clear to you that some of them are able to do a better job than others so it would make sense to go out of your way to learn some more about plumbing companies in general so that it will be easier for you to make the right
Hourly and flat rate charges exist on some types of projects, so make sure of when the plumber expects to receive payment. If this is an emergency situation for something relatively small like a drain pipe under the sink, the price is less than plumbing the entire home. When the project involves stages of completion, ask specific questions about how much is due and on specific calendar dates. Also, check with your bank for a home loan that shifts the burden of payment by a check from the bank
Today’s plumbing is better than traditional plumbing because today’s plumbing provides a much healthier and safer environment. According to APEC WATER, they wrote an article that states, “Although galvanized (zinc-coated) pipe is still considered to be a safe transport material for drinking water, there are still potential health concerns if the water supply is corrosive due to its acidic condition.. The concern is not for zinc or iron… but for lead and especially cadmium, two other heavy metals
Our engineers spent a lot of time in designing our walk in tub to be frameless. The Owens Corning marine grade fiberglass, the gel coat finish, and adding extra fiberglass to core areas of our walk in tub are a few of the reasons we don't need a frame. I would suggest that most people have never had a bathtub with a "Frame" in any bathroom at any home they have ever lived in. Why? The tub was sturdy enough to holdup without a frame. Our patent pending frameless design is for your safety and makes
Introduction It is amazing that Pompeii, a city that existed so long ago, had such a complex water system. Ancient Rome is famous for its luxurious public baths, but much less is known about the about the movement of water through private homes. Did all citizens have running water? How was the water transported to individual homes? How were they able to control the flow of the water? Did they have toilets and sinks? How did they dispose of waste? Since Pompeii (and Herculaneum) were so well preserved
They have paid the same plumber countless times to fix the leakage and plumbing problems but it always occurs repeatedly. It is one thing to get someone to fix a small problem but it becomes a bigger issue when you continue to spend money on the same problem. Some people may argue and tern to the option of getting a whole new
Plumbing 101 “First come and unclog your drain” my older brother not so much suggested, as commanded, while fumbling himself onto the sofa of least proximity. “Im eating” I uttered repulsively. Each chomp clicked harder than the last as if to proportionally accompany my ascending frustration. A wave of irritation accelerated from my gut upward till it crashed into my prefrontal cortex. Really, my drain? Yeah, that whole kitchen sink belongs to me. Shouldn’t your lazy ass be doing the dishes anyways
homeowners' water heater failure occurs without warning, and at the most inopportune time. However, when a Benjamin Franklin Plumbing plumber in Sugar Land is your plumber, you are never left alone when plumbing emergencies occur. A Ben Franklin plumber will be there when you need us, any time of the night or day, 24/7 when you need water heater repair in Sugar Land, or any other plumbing service for your home or business. Furthermore, our plumbers are experts capable of providing water heater repair in
I chose Vostok because it’s a new take on an old concept presented with a contemporary language. Rassadin is not as notable in the industrial design world outside of being the winner of the ROCA design competition in 2008 (Russia). Purpose Vostok is a bathroom concept consisting of a bath tub, lavatory, (wash) bowl and (towel) holders. The idea is to recreate “the bathroom” with only the most essential commodities with the capacity of a full range bathroom. You would most likely see Vostok in the
from a sewage tank. Following a major storm, regularly water drainage techniques are blocked with leaves. You'll find areas where it becomes challenging to discover the nearby skilled employees, and for that reason, the sole option is the business plumbing contractor. The standard ways of cleaning these conduits are the snaking and the hydro-jetting. The two procedures could be employed to scrub the tubes by the contractors. They follow some basic procedures and techniques to provide the cleaning solutions
Encountering dirty grout projects are no surprise and in most cases, are typically about the same to the experts at Sir Grout of Washington D.C. We recently visited the home of Mrs. Wellington, who wanted to renew the look of her shower. She was concerned about making the costly decision of renovating the bathroom if re-grouting the tiles in her shower does not work. Over time, failed caulking, poor sealing, and missed grouting can cause the tile and grout in your bathroom to fail. Your grout can
The History of Water Pipes The earliest known evidence of a pipe being used for plumbing was found in Mesopotamia it is estimated to have been made around 3000 BC. The pipes were made from clay mixed with short lengths of straw. This was the first type of pipe to be used to transport water from different places. Both brass and copper pipes have been found in Egypt believed to have been constructed close to 2500 BC. The Romans used lead pipes, extensive use of lead pipe by joining sheets of lead into
second with 94.000 units (behind brand Mira with 200.000 units sold in year 2000). Company & market environment UK shower market had (has?) a big potential, since only 60 percent haven’t had a shower. Many homes still had archaic, gravity based plumbing and cold water tank or cistern on the roof. Separate boiler and cylinder were needed to store hot water in a nearby airing cupboard. Sound like a good opportunity. Aqualisa’s reputation was always strong in UK.
Building A House The process of building a house is a very complex and difficult task. In the following paragraphs, I will be explaining the many different steps that are required to build a house. The first thing in building a house is selecting a lot and lot preparation. The land has to be cleared of trees and brush and graded to ensure a level building area. This process is usually called excavating and grading. This is usually a very fast process but can be costly depending on the job. Also
For many years, the standard for residential household hot water systems has been an oil, gas, or electrical hot water tank that provides a reliable supply of water at a set temperature. The temperature gradient within the tank was thought to have little significance, as long as the output temperature was constant. It wasn’t until Sharp and Loehrke’s report [36] on the topic was published in 1979 followed by Hollands and Lightstone [37] ten years later that the potential rewards of thermal stratification
Conserve Water and Save Money Simple solutions to use less water and save money. Change an Old Showerhead: Something as simple as swapping an inefficient, outdated showerhead with a new, droplet saving showerhead can make a big difference in conserving water. A droplet saving showerhead can use up to 2900 gallons less water per year. Changing a showerhead is relatively simple. Begin by plugging the drain in order to prevent small parts from slipping down the drain. Next, use a wrench to twist
Water conservation is a serious issue around the country. Especially places like California, where it seems like they are in a drought every year. Everyone and everything needs water to survive. People are careless when it comes to conserving water, but little do they know that conserving water can make the world a better place. The world does not make itself clean, it is our job to do so. There are a number of different ways to save water that are quick and simple, and we should all apply them to