So this is my first post although i have lurked (& learned a lot!). I recently replaced my old galvanized supply pipes with PEX & a manifold and it went quite well. Amazing how much better the flow is & how quickly the water warms up now.
My house (Cape Code) was built in 1949 and sometime in the 70s the upstairs had a full dormer added on the back of the house and a full bath (shower, sink & toilet) was added to this at same time. There is a vent poking out of the roof so I assume the second floor bathroom was plumbed properly (with regard to venting).
I have problems with my main stack in the basement where it has rusted out (due to obstructions I assume) . I have temporarily patched it (w rubber clamps) but I realize this is time for a permanent fix. My plan after getting a few estimates was to replace the failing cast iron with PVC. This also allows me to put in a new closet flange in the 1st floor bathroom to get some knee room! Currently w a simple round toilet (10in rough in) in there I only have 10" . I can easily push that back 6 in. & even considered a wall mount but the huge extra expense would only give me another 4 in.
My primary question here is about venting of waste pipes. As I mentioned before there is a pipe going through roof of second floor so I assume that was done correctly but i would have to rip into walls in order to verify that which I don't want to do and have never had any problems draining. The first floor, the bathroom I mentioned (tub, Sink & toilet) and Kitchen (sink) appear to have NO venting. The only fixtures i have in the basement are a laundry sink ( i just replaced) & a new outlet (i just built) for the washer. These are not vented either.
So in the 1st floor bathroom I completely gutted the one wall (to install the PEX + it is the backside wall to the kitchen which is being reno-ed coming up with new wiring) . So I have access to everything and I should post a pic as you can see where the stack goes up to the 2nd floor. There is no venting for the sink or tub and obviously the toilet just ties into the stack. My idea is this: I want to create a new vent system for 1st floor (Bathroom & Kitchen) & the Basement in a new PVC pipe which would be tied in (above flood line) to the stack in the 1st floor bathroom. I know the ideal thing to do would be tie this new vent above the second floor flood line of the vent pipe going up out of the roof but this would mean a huge effort ripped up walls on the second floor.
I have some pictures which would help illustrate my dilemma. Thanks in advance.
My house (Cape Code) was built in 1949 and sometime in the 70s the upstairs had a full dormer added on the back of the house and a full bath (shower, sink & toilet) was added to this at same time. There is a vent poking out of the roof so I assume the second floor bathroom was plumbed properly (with regard to venting).
I have problems with my main stack in the basement where it has rusted out (due to obstructions I assume) . I have temporarily patched it (w rubber clamps) but I realize this is time for a permanent fix. My plan after getting a few estimates was to replace the failing cast iron with PVC. This also allows me to put in a new closet flange in the 1st floor bathroom to get some knee room! Currently w a simple round toilet (10in rough in) in there I only have 10" . I can easily push that back 6 in. & even considered a wall mount but the huge extra expense would only give me another 4 in.
My primary question here is about venting of waste pipes. As I mentioned before there is a pipe going through roof of second floor so I assume that was done correctly but i would have to rip into walls in order to verify that which I don't want to do and have never had any problems draining. The first floor, the bathroom I mentioned (tub, Sink & toilet) and Kitchen (sink) appear to have NO venting. The only fixtures i have in the basement are a laundry sink ( i just replaced) & a new outlet (i just built) for the washer. These are not vented either.
So in the 1st floor bathroom I completely gutted the one wall (to install the PEX + it is the backside wall to the kitchen which is being reno-ed coming up with new wiring) . So I have access to everything and I should post a pic as you can see where the stack goes up to the 2nd floor. There is no venting for the sink or tub and obviously the toilet just ties into the stack. My idea is this: I want to create a new vent system for 1st floor (Bathroom & Kitchen) & the Basement in a new PVC pipe which would be tied in (above flood line) to the stack in the 1st floor bathroom. I know the ideal thing to do would be tie this new vent above the second floor flood line of the vent pipe going up out of the roof but this would mean a huge effort ripped up walls on the second floor.
I have some pictures which would help illustrate my dilemma. Thanks in advance.