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hanging drywall on a ceiling is easy, just rent a drywall lift. Makes it very easy to hang 5/8" fire rated drywall with one person. I've done it, and it's not bad at all. I tend to agree with the overall thought that - this guy doesn't want to hang it himself, but doesn't want to pay a...

When I renovated my bathroom a couple years ago I installed a one piece 'granite look composite' vanity top - the Home Depot brand. It's actually very nice. It was easy to work, fabricating around the face frame of a linen closet and shaping the backsplash to fit the wall, etc. It's holding...

Post some pics or a diagram of what you are trying to bring across. Then, ignore the useless advice you'll get here on a plumbing forum and track down a structural engineer.

ok, simmer down :rolleyes: I'll be sure to check that out - like I said, I'm no expert on nuances of the code like that one. I agree - venturi effect as mentioned above is not likely to happen - esp. with the vent added to prevent vacuum pulling water out of left trap. Update - checked...

I'm no expert, but I live in WI and have read the code. Pretty sure san-tee cannot lie like that, only to be used in vertical applications similar to UPC - IPS says the same I'm assuming? 101 what code are you reading, COMM8X???? Would figure A work? Probably, the chances of a venuturi...

I can't find reference to it anywhere in the Comm statutes for the state of Wisconsin - can anyone tell me if Wisconsin plumbing code is based on the IPC, UPC, or something else??? I would guess UPC, but I just want to know.

Two things: 1) Check your local code - purple primer may be REQUIRED by code so that inspectors can verify that you did, in fact, use a primer. I know with PVC DWV, purple primer is required. I know nothing about CPVC. Try knocking off a little of the primer back inside the can before...

I would agree - best bet is to 'do over' and reset the tank and drainfield. And, before you go making more changes - ask a few questions of the people working on the project with you. One 'little' change can cost a LOT of money. Changing things on paper is WAY cheaper than changing it in...

I have looked at all the PEX connection types - I like the Wirsbo / Uponor system the best, and it seems to have the following of most all the pro plumbers. The Viega ProPress seems good too. My question is this - the other two major connection types, copper crimp or stainless steel clamp -...

Of course pros want you to hire them - that's why they are in business. They also want you to believe that work such as this is akin to brain surgery. That's why guys on other boards will direct you to hire a pro for anything more than hooking up a tailpiece. Cutting into a cast iron DWV is...

I thought of doing that, only using a sacrificial piece of flooring to achieve just the right height. Might go that route - either that or spend the extra 5 bucks for a 3" coupler and a new flange and just zip it off down in the basement and bring it back up to finished floor height. I'm most...

I'm remodeling my bathroom and have run into a major snag that is holding up progress. Tub and surround were damaged in shipping - I'm waiting on the replacements. Obviously, I can't finish the drywall, flooring, etc. prior to tub and surround installation. So, my wife and kids are getting...

You have to install the line AFTER the meter - otherwise when (not if) you get caught, your local water authority will not be exactly happy. Another thing to bear in mind is that if you have a water softener - install the outdoor faucet before the softener. Grass does not like water that has...

Hello all - this is my first post, been lurking for a week or two. Great site, lots of good info here! Here is my dilemna: I'm getting ready to remodel my 72 sf bathroom. House was built 1945-ish. Right after Hurricane Katrina, I went and bought enough greenboard to completely cover the...