The S-trap

The S-trap

The S-trap is no longer allowed Years ago most plumbing codes banned S-trap configurations in favor of P-trap style fixtures. S-traps are no longer used in modern plumbing because on rare occasions with just the right conditions the water can be sucked out of the trap...
Polybutylene Plumbing

Polybutylene Plumbing

Polybutylene Plumbing by Nick Gromicko and Kenton Shepard Polybutylene (PB) was a plastic manufactured between 1978 and mid-1995 for use as piping in home plumbing systems. It was inexpensive and offered plenty of advantages over other materials, such as flexibility,...
Home Inspection Tips for Buyers and Sellers

Home Inspection Tips for Buyers and Sellers

Home Inspection Tips for Buyers and Sellers                                                                                                                                                    Written for Pro-Check Home Inspections by Marina Gorbounov The home...