House Constuction [Merged]

[boybi]

A suggestion for new builds....lay your supply lines along the exterior of your bath walls(the untiled side). This eliminates your trouble if leaks pop. You'll just have to chip thru plaster & do paint touch up post-repair....Plus, this method lessens the risk of accidental tile/fixture/enclosure-install drill punctures...most of which you'll find out late upon break-in.
Refrain from the temptation of pretty embedded fixtures. Always go exposed shower & faucet valves. Nothing lasts forever. Keep spare angle valves & braided hoses along w/ water closet parts & bidet sprays. Install the bath heater outside for easier service accessibility & mess cleaning. Just my humble 2cents, sir.

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2nd floor ng house namin now, cantilevered/overhang all around by 1m, dun sa part na yung mga sanitary pipes ng T&B ng 2nd flr., so if may repairs, nasa labas lang. Pero 22yrs na etong bahay and wala pa naman leaks mga sanitary pipes. May renovation 9yrs ago, pero hindi ginalaw mga sanitary pipes, but replaced all the GI water pipes to Unitec pipes (yung plastic with aluminum).

[bugsmobile]

I have 2 bathroom leaks now. Hassle. Have to remove some tiles to find the leak.....




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Another tip too is to keep stock of tiles for incidents like this. Some tiles get phased out or would come in different batches so sometimes iba yung kukay. Otherwise, you’ll be forced to use different tiles, or if you’re OC, you might have to change all your tiles completely para same sila.

[travajante]

Yes, pag luma na mga sanitary pipes, then mag pressure flush ka, baka bumigay.

Have not had this nature of failure even on pressurized flush systems. The pressure is built w/in the tank to create more push on each flush....not on the pipes, they are ventilated. Sanitary lines must have good suspension anchors & reliable joints that should withstand vibrations, seismic/traffic/usage or whatever. We commonly see glue & sealants used, but for extreme or OCD applications, ųPVC joint welds are a plus.

2nd floor ng house namin now, cantilevered/overhang all around by 1m, dun sa part na yung mga sanitary pipes ng T&B ng 2nd flr., so if may repairs, nasa labas lang. Pero 22yrs na etong bahay and wala pa naman leaks mga sanitary pipes. May renovation 9yrs ago, pero hindi ginalaw mga sanitary pipes, but replaced all the GI water pipes to Unitec pipes (yung plastic with aluminum).

Good choice on retiring GI supply pipes.[emoji106] PPR has become the more versatile/universal/preferred replacement.

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[boybi]

Another tip too is to keep stock of tiles for incidents like this. Some tiles get phased out or would come in different batches so sometimes iba yung kukay. Otherwise, you’ll be forced to use different tiles, or if you’re OC, you might have to change all your tiles completely para same sila.

I kept some tiles nung nagpa renovate. I don't know where they are now

[boybi]

Good choice on retiring GI supply pipes.[emoji106] PPR has become the more versatile/universal/preferred replacement.

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I don't see the Unitec type pipes in hardwares, mas madalas yung Belden na fusion type. Ang gusto ko sa Unitec is wala syang joints except sa mga angled corners or sa termination na. 1 big roll of pipe kasi yung Unitec. Unlike yung sa Belden, parang 10ft lang yata?

[travajante]

Another tip too is to keep stock of tiles for incidents like this. Some tiles get phased out or would come in different batches so sometimes iba yung kukay. Otherwise, you’ll be forced to use different tiles, or if you’re OC, you might have to change all your tiles completely para same sila.

+1....hence best to line plumbing not right behind em tiles whenever possible. Plaster & paint are less painful to work w/.

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[travajante]

I don't see the Unitec type pipes in hardwares, mas madalas yung Belden na fusion type. Ang gusto ko sa Unitec is wala syang joints except sa mga angled corners or sa termination na. 1 big roll of pipe kasi yung Unitec. Unlike yung sa Belden, parang 10ft lang yata?

Fusion welds are fine & reliable. Thing w/ brands like Rehau & Untitec, their fittings won't likely be compatible w/ other brands of similar system. Should availability be a problem, modding will be the resort. The known PPR brands usually abide by euro-regulations/standards & could be cross-matched. They are the new GI.

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[boybi]

Fusion welds are fine & reliable. Thing w/ brands like Rehau & Untitec, their fittings won't likely be compatible w/ other brands of similar system. Should availability be a problem, modding will be the resort. The known PPR brands usually abide by euro-regulations/standards & could be cross-matched. They are the new GI.

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Kaya siguro dito sa project ko now, fusion na ginamit ng contractor. Sya din yung nagkabit ng Unitec sa bahay during renovation. Natuwa ako sa Unitec since walang dugtong, lesser chance of leak.

[travajante]

Kaya siguro dito sa project ko now, fusion na ginamit ng contractor. Sya din yung nagkabit ng Unitec sa bahay during renovation. Natuwa ako sa Unitec since walang dugtong, lesser chance of leak.

Don't worry, fusion weld integrity, when done right w/ good brands, should be equivalent to jointless.[emoji106]

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[akosijhay]

Anyone tried laminated flooring? Upon searching, ang cons na nabasa ko is bawal mabasa dahil magiging "weak" yung material. Also, may specified cleaner ba to clean laminated flooring since hindi pwede i-mop?

TIA!