Also rafters in a one story house usually aren t strong enough to double as floor joists for a second story.
Second floor plumbing.
It is important to do all the necessary research and be confident that you can install second floor plumbing correctly.
Once the new plumbing is in place you can add fixtures and furniture to complete the room.
Discussion in plumbing forum professional diy advice started by dailey feb 17 2020.
Second floor plumbing advice.
Be on the lookout for mold before you start installing bathroom plumbing.
When you pour liquid from a can you ll notice that it doesn t flow evenly unless you have a second opening for air.
The farther pipes are from the main water line the less water pressure there is for fixtures such as sinks and showers.
Plumbing installations repairs.
Two methods ensure there is enough water pressure on upper floors for properly running plumbing fixtures.
Setting the plumbing for a new bathroom requires you to connect supply water pipes and drainpipes to existing systems.
Feb 17 2020 location.
Is it a must that a 2nd floor bathroom vent and drain into the same stack.
The same holds true for plumbing vent pipe.
Doing a second floor major remodel.
I have a cape cod style home and the second floor was left unfinished.
How drain plumbing works.
Add value and convenience to any home by installing a new bathroom on an upper floor.
Incorrect plumbing could result in you being sued by the future homeowner of your home if you choose to sell.
If the new bathroom is on the second floor the bathroom s main drain will have to travel through the wall on the first floor and down to the basement or crawlspace.
This is the purpose of a venting system.
As water goes down a drain air is needed to equalize the pressure in the drain line.
Look out for black spots and a musty smell.
If a drain line is nearby you may choose to run a pipe to it rather than running a new line.
Have a structural engineer evaluate your home s foundation and framing before you begin planning the new level.