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Some thoughts for you....
Posted by CFishgo (more from CFishgo) on Tue, 11 Jan 2005 08:35:09
In Reply to: OT: DIY plumbing for basement bathroom..., Wes, Mon, 10 Jan 2005 16:05:33
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It can be a do it yourself type project fairly easily for anyone semi-mechanically inclined. Some things to consider. Hit Lowes or HomeDepot for books on how to do it (I think they even have classes that you might be interested in). A wet saw for cutting the concrete is a heavy piece of equipment but worth renting, so you will need friends to lug it into the basement. Sewer lines are cake as long as you plan well: provide proper slope and provide clean outs at turns, etc. Sometimes slope can be a real issue if the existing line is too shallow. Sweating copper lines is also real easy, and I suggest running them overhead instead of beneath the slab (easier to repair if something goes wrong). Avoid wet plumbing along outside walls unless you can provide insulation. The biggest problem I usually see with Owner basement remodels is actually forgetting about heating ducts and exhaust fans. Also, since it’s a slab on grade in Erie, frame all your walls with a slip joint so any movement in the slab won’t push the rest of the structure and cause you future problems.
Good luck,
Chris (architect in denver)
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Posts in this Thread:
- OT: DIY plumbing for basement bathroom..., Wes, Mon, 10 Jan 2005 16:05:33
- Some thoughts for you...., CFishgo, Tue, 11 Jan 2005 08:35:09 <-- Viewing This Message
- Thx (nm), Wes, Tue, 11 Jan 2005 09:14:18
- Thx everybody! (nm), Wes, Tue, 11 Jan 2005 08:34:49
- Go for it, but i have a couple questions, Bert K, Tue, 11 Jan 2005 05:04:43
- I hate plumbing.., Al S, Mon, 10 Jan 2005 20:22:57
- Re: OT: DIY plumbing for basement bathroom..., Allen K, Mon, 10 Jan 2005 17:38:02
- Re: OT: DIY plumbing for basement bathroom..., Steve in Chicago, Mon, 10 Jan 2005 16:33:31
- 2 ideas, Rafe, Mon, 10 Jan 2005 16:27:09
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