Plumbers in Calera, Alabama

Plumbing is part of many remodeling projects, whether the plan is to install a small clean-up sink in a garage or the project is a bathroom addition or a complete kitchen or bathroom remodel. Whether you are doing the remodel yourself or you are hiring a contractor, you will need to make some decisions about pipes. If you have a Calera contractor, s/he will be able to guide you in choosing the most appropriate pipe for your project.

There are many types of pipe, and some are more appropriate for specific jobs than others. To help you with the decisions, here is an overview of the main types of pipe used in residential remodeling.

• Plastic Pipe
  • PVC (polyvinyl chloride)
  • ABS (acrylonitrite-butadiene-styrene)
  • PEX
  • CPVC (chlorine-polyvinyl-chloride)
• Metal Pipe
  • Cast Iron
  • Copper
  • Galvanized steel

If you are doing the plumbing work yourself, you might want to use plastic pipe because it is easier to work with. The key to using plastic pipe, which is also less expensive, is to wrap plastic pipes tightly to prevent the escape of noise because plastic pipe can be very noisy.

With this information, you should be able to make some informed choices about the type of pipe best suited for your specific project needs.

Helpful Hints To Reduce Your Plumbing Bill

1. Compare your water usage between taking a bath and a shower. Take a bath and mark the water level with a piece of masking tape. Next time you take a shower stop up the drain and compare your water usage. Which takes less water?

2. When taking a bath, or using your sink for dish washing, put in the stopper, AS YOU BEGIN TO DRAW WATER. It will begin as cold water but the addition of the hot water will give you the proper temperature while reducing your water usage!

3. The difference in a five minute and ten minute shower is about 12.5 gallons of water. Shorten your time and save water.

4. A dishwasher uses three to five times more water than doing dishes by hand. More labor, less water. You choose!

5. Don't run tap water waiting for it to get cool. Keep a jug of water in the refrigerator. You will have a cooler drink and save water!

If you are looking for a Calera plumber for you remodeling project, please call us today at 205-410-0652 or complete our service request form.

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