!: Home Plumbing Layout Considerations For a New Construction Or Remodel

Are you building a new home? Are you trying to figure out what to do about the layout for your plumbing? Berkeley residents have a lot to think about with regard to how they should or need to have their plumbing system installed. Whether you're building a brand new home, starting the plumbing from scratch, or remodeling and need to make some changes in the existing layout, here are some things to take into consideration as you go along.

The most important part of any layout is deciding where to run the pipes that make up your plumbing. Berkeley homeowners need to really think about their options. If you're replacing old plumbing with new plumbing then it's probably easiest to use the existing layout. In other words, you can easily run the new plumbing in the same cavities where the old plumbing was. Although there are cases where this isn't feasible, always use this option whenever possible. You'll save a lot of time, effort, and in some cases money.

If the new plumbing layout doesn't allow for this it may be just as easy to run everything up from the basement. This would give you a lot more area to decide where to run the plumbing. Berkeley residents should always take a good look at the potential possibilities this gives them. For instance, if you run the drain line for your shower directly into the basement, then feed it into the main drain line, you won't have to mess around with trying to run the line over floor joists, which can be a real hassle. It's also never a good idea to cut into any type of support beams. Doing so could compromise the integrity of your home's structure. Here are a few more tips and ideas.

If you can't figure out how to hide the plumbing, and it will look poorly if left exposed, consider concealing it in a chase. A chase is a false wall that can be built right over the plumbing. Berkeley consumers could then create the chase in a design or style that blends in well with their home's decor. When planning your layout, remember that open space is always easier to get to should you need to do repairs in the future. Small confined spaces aren't necessarily the best way to go. Finally, always check with your local building inspection office to be sure that the layout you do choose is within the codes that govern Berkeley.