It’s a great achievement to complete certain stages, whether you are building an addition, renovating an existing home or building a new one. This means your project is progressing! The ‘rough-in plumbing’ is the first stage of the project.
This is the stage where your plumber installs plumbing pipes in the walls before plasterboard is applied. The rough-in plumbing stage is usually only performed after the roof has been installed and the house has passed weatherproofing.
The building inspector will review the work once the rough-in plumbing (and electrical rough-ins) are complete. This is before plasterboard can be fixed to the wall. The inspector will give a change order if the rough-in does not pass the inspection. This is done before the wall plastering can begin. For further research about Plumbers in Melbourne head over to Inner City Plumbing.
Before the plasterboard is applied to the walls, it’s best for the homeowner to discuss any changes. It is the best time to change the design of your plumbing, and also the most affordable – before the walls have been plastered.
Rough Plumbing
Plumbing is needed in the kitchen and laundry room, bathroom, wet-room, outdoor kitchen as well as in sheds, garages, or gardens. It is important to complete the plumbing on time and to a high standard so that it passes inspection.
You should be aware that rough-in plumbing is installed in a different way for steel and timber frames. The plumber will cut holes into the timber studs of a timber-framed house or extension to allow the pipes to be run through walls. Too many holes or holes in the wrong places can cause the frame to become weaker.
Inspection First!
Building inspectors will look out for this issue when performing their inspections. Steel frames are pre-drilled for rough plumbing. This shouldn’t be a problem.
Plumbers refer to ‘water-hammer’ as a problem that occurs when plumbing pipes are not secured properly. The pipes make a loud hammering sound when water and air are moving through them (which is natural). Unsecured pipes are not only annoying but can also lead to broken pipes within the walls. We want to avoid this at all costs. A building inspector will also check for this problem during the rough-in plumbing inspection.
The rough-in plumbing is normally completed a few days before the arrival of the inspector. If you start too early, everyone will have to wait for the building inspector’s inspection. If you start late, the inspector may not be able to accommodate your schedule.
This post was written by Joey Denick. Joey is the Owner and Operator of Clog Kings. At Clog Kings, LLC, we pride ourselves on our dedication and efficiency. We know you don’t have time to waste. That’s why we work fast to get your home or commercial building back up and running in no time. If you are looking for a Plumber in Sarasota FL then look no further because we got you covered!