Important Bathroom Plumbing Facts to Remember

The current pipes and plumbing in your bathroom has a major effect on your bathroom remodeling project. You should take the time to study and understand the effects of plumbing. In today’s article, Handyman Connection® of Rockville discusses plumbing facts you should know about before you begin your project.

Your Current Plumbing Can Determine Your New Bathroom Layout

First off, the arrangement of the plumbing in your bathroom right now will usually dictate the location of fixtures in your remodeling project. You can pay to move the pipes and drains, but this rearrangement has limits. Some relocations might be impossible, so you need to talk to your remodeling contractor about your new bathroom’s layout.

You Should Consider Upgrading Your Water Heater

A water heater usually lasts for about 10 years. If you are remodeling your bathroom, then you should consider if replacing your current water heater is a good idea. This is the perfect opportunity to upgrade to a tankless water heater. Tankless water heaters only deliver warm water when you need it. On the other hand, a conventional water heater always has a tank of hot water whether you need it or not. This can drive up energy costs.

You Might Need to Upgrade Your Pipes

Old bathroom pipes were typically made from cast iron or galvanized metal. Unfortunately, these kinds of pipes won’t work with a lot of water-saving setups. If your bathroom has these kinds of pipes, then you will need to upgrade your pipes to PEX (cross-linked polyethylene) or PVC (polyvinyl chloride). Luckily, these upgrades are relatively simple and affordable.

Handyman Connection® of Rockville can help you with all of your remodeling needs. Our skilled and experienced craftsmen have many years of experience and have worked on countless homes. We are an Angie’s List Super Service Award winner, so you can rely on us. Call us at (301) 453-2090 to learn more about our services and products or to request an estimate.