Tag Archives: plumbing
When Not To Reuse
We are all for reusing building materials wherever possible. However, this is not always possible because some old building materials pose safety risks or waste energy or water. Do your research to avoid problems in the future. Some factors to consider: Lead. Widely used until 1978, lead paint is primarily a concern when it … Read More
Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) is a not-for-profit membership-based association serving business, industry, government and consumers in Canada and the global marketplace. They work in Canada and around the world to develop standards that address real needs, such as enhancing public safety and health, advancing quality of life, helping to preserve the environment, and facilitating … Read More
Radiant Floor Heating
The Romans used radiant floor heating in their bathhouses. For centuries, the Koreans heated their royal palaces and traditional homes in this manner. Today, radiant heating technology has been improved drastically and can be used in all or part of our homes. Radiant floor heating is a method of heating your home by applying heat … Read More
Greywater Recycling
Any household wastewater with the exception of wastewater from toilets (aka blackwater) is know as Greywater. Typically, 50-58% of household wastewater is greywater from kitchen sinks, dishwashers, bathroom sinks, tubs and showers. If you use a composting toilet, 100% of your household wastewater is greywater. We highly recommend Greywater recyling for irrigation because of the … Read More
Types of Plumbing Pipes
Plumbing is a major part of many renovation projects. Whether you are installing a sink or updating/adding a bathroom or kitchen, plumbing must be considered. It doesn’t not matter if you are doing the work yourself or hiring a contractor, you will need to make decisions on the types of pipes you want to use. … Read More
Trade Talk: Schluter Workshop
The Schluter workshop was an invaluable experience. It was run very professionally and included introdutions to many of their products as well as hands on experience installing. The Schluter system is a well thought out system that is engineered to work without second guessing your product or the install. The purpose of Schluter varies from … Read More
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