plumbing: 101

So we're talking brand new plumbing here - no converting old plumbing or working around difficult spaces - it's all built to plan. Let's get started with the basics:

Lesson 1
Remember to read the plan and place the pipes in the correct position before the slab is poured. This way you won't need to dig into the freshly-laid slab to adjust.

Lesson 2
Pipes need a fall in them to ensure the water / waste water / sewerage can empty out of them. Having a negative fall means the water travels back and/or lays stagnant in the pipes - not ideal.

Lesson 3
When your client specifically states they have purchased wall mounted basins / vanity units, this means that the plumbing should come through the wall (therefore concealed) and not through the floor.

Lesson 4
Shower heads should be located in the shower (where you can splash around) - not near the entrance to the shower.

Lesson 5
Ensuring all connections (joins) are sealed properly prevents leaks onto new flooring / walls / etc.

Lesson 6
Stink pipes are important.... I think you get the picture.

Ok. Got it? Great! Could you please tell our plumber this?

Luckily we've been on site a lot lately to paint and install the new kitchen (saving a few $$) and have picked up on these issues before they've became major problems.
Our builder tells us everything's fine. This happens all the time, he says. Righhhhtt...