S-traps are illegal in modern plumbing systems due to several safety and functional concerns. These concerns include the potential for siphoning of water from the trap, which can lead to sewer gases entering the living space and posing health risks. Here’s a brief summary of why S-traps are illegal and what to do about them: … Read more
A vent stack and a stack vent are two terms that most folks used interchangeably but they shouldn’t. So, what is the difference between a vent stack and a stack vent? A vent stack is a vertical pipe parallel to the waste/soil to which all floor drain vents are connected. On the other hand, a … Read more
Between 20 and 25% of homes in the United States use a septic system to take care of their house waste. Septic tanks are however not very conspicuous and might be harder to locate especially if you are a new home owner. So, how do you locate the septic tank in your property? There are … Read more