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How to Build Healthy Homes That Protect Homebuyers From Radon

The Pro Builder

How to Build Healthy Homes That Protect Homebuyers From Radon ibush Mon, 07/03/2023 - 17:25 Consider a relatively simple and inexpensive passive mitigation system to vent radon—a radioactive, odorless, invisible gas—and deliver a truly healthy home Andrew Shipp A silent poison, a fatal gas, an invisible killer.

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Slab Leak Solutions: Detecting and Fixing Slab Leak Issues

CCR Magazine

When water pipes beneath the foundation of your home break or corrode, they can cause a range of problems that extend far beyond a simple leak. A slab leak occurs when a pipe beneath the concrete foundation of your home bursts or begins to leak. What is a Slab Leak?

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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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Platinum Contracting Completes Major Underground Infrastructure Project for Summerlin West Expansion

Civil + Structural Engineer

The installation supports the expansion of Southern Nevada’s largest master plan community, setting the foundation for several planned subdivisions. Platinum’s vital utility feeder project in Summerlin’s west area involved the installation of dry utilities, which are fundamental in the development of new residential areas.

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Trench Drain Installation: An Essential Guide for Homeowners

CCR Magazine

If you’re considering installing a trench drain, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know—from its benefits to the installation process. A trench drain is a surface water drainage system designed to capture and divert water. Where Should You Install a Trench Drain? What is a Trench Drain?

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The Critical Role of Plumbing in New Construction Projects

CCR Magazine

Most people imagine the foundation being poured, walls going up, or roofing installed. But without a well-thought-out plumbing system, all those flashy construction parts wouldn’t be functional! Plumbing: The Lifeblood of Any Building Water is the lifeblood of any building, and plumbing is the system that keeps it flowing.

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Plumbing’s Key Role in Your Home: Comfort, Safety & Sustainability

CCR Magazine

The pipes , valves, and systems that make up your plumbing are critical to ensuring your new home is a safe, sustainable, and welcoming place. The Foundation of Comfort and Convenience Imagine moving into your dream house, everything sparkling and new, with every fixture exactly as you planned.