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Commercial Construction: Plumbing Best Practices

CCR Magazine

In commercial construction , ensuring best plumbing practices is paramount to safe and efficient functioning of the designed structure. As they build, it’s crucial for you to pay utmost attention to the plumbing layout and use appropriate materials. The art of commercial plumbing goes beyond ordinary household fixtures.

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ADVANTAGES OF PEX PLUMBING  SYSTEMS DETAILED IN NEW TECHNICAL DOCUMENT

Civil + Structural Engineer

PEX: State-of-the-Art for Potable Water; Historical Overview of Discontinued PB Piping Materials Also Examined IRVING, Texas – A new technical document that addresses the critical differences between crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing systems with polybutylene (PB) systems has been published by the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc.

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5 Tips For Choosing A Trusted Plumbing Company For Your Home

CCR Magazine

They will make sure that the pipes are in excellent condition by doing routine maintenance. You can also count on them for emergency repairs, especially if they involve a burst pipe. However, you might quickly discover that there are so many companies offering their plumbing services in your area.

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Construction-related failures in plumbing pipe

Construction Specifier

Metal corrosion is an ever-present problem in the plumbing industry. Common piping materials such as copper, steel, and cast-iron are readily oxidized and thus undergo aqueous corrosion at a rate dependent on the corrosivity of the service environment. Pitting of internal pipe surface due to erosion-corrosion, water flow right to left.

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New specification for polypropylene piping to provide updated standards

Construction Specifier

The new MS-8 technical document provides the latest information about Polypropylene (PP-R and PP-RCT) piping materials. Photo courtesy Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. PP-RCT piping was installed at the United States Air Force’s Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Tex. Photo courtesy Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc.

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All About of Plumbing Pipe Size Chart

CivilJungle

How to Determine Suitable Pipe Sizes for Water Supply in Building? Pipes are generally available for different sizes, so the process of determining the suitable pipe is- The pipes have opted for water supply in the building according to the purpose of the building. and wall thickness are as follows.

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Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes

UK Construction Blog

The post Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The most dangerous defects include structural issues (foundation cracks, wall collapses), water infiltration, electrical/plumbing failures and HVAC system problems, which often remain hidden for years.