Furniture Design Ideas

If the house is built on a slab, reconfiguring plumbing will involve additional challenges. In order to move or add new pipes, you may need to chip into the slab’s concrete. Basement Bathrooms Basement bathroom installations can also be challenging. If the basement is not pre-plumbed for a bathroom, considerable work will be needed to […]

As you examine the plumbing in the bathroom you are remodeling, you may notice that current local code requirements for the size, type, and/or height of plumbing components may require a few structural changes. For example, codes set a minimum diameter for stack and vent pipes in relation to the number of fixtures installed. If […]

Getting water to the fixture also has to be considered. Following are some factors to keep in mind. • Beyond standard water requirements, bathrooms that include a spa tub, whirlpool tub, or high – volume or multihead showers require not only large volumes of water and adequate water pressure, but also different-sized delivery lines. The […]

A new bathroom means selecting all new fixtures, but when a client is remodeling a bathroom they can make choices as to which fixtures they replace. If cutting costs is a goal, some of the fixtures may be able to be reused, especially if they have been replaced fairly recently. If the client chooses to […]

Of prime importance in any bathroom are the water delivery and drainage systems, including the water-heating equipment. Many of the activities that take place in the bathroom rely on a depend­able and adequate supply of both hot and cold water, so careful consideration should be given to structuring the plumbing system to meet the needs […]

The energy efficiency of the window area in the bathroom is extremely important for a number of reasons. More efficient windows will improve energy efficiency and increase comfort. Efficient windows also have less moisture accumulation on the window (those frosty windows we some­times see on cold winter days) because warm, moist air is naturally attracted […]

The type, style, and size of window you choose for your bathroom will depend on the size of the bathroom, the intended use, the view, and where it will be placed. Small bathrooms may be very limited for window locations. Larger bathrooms may have multiple windows or even a sliding glass door to the outdoors. […]

Many times a bathroom remodeling project includes replacing the window(s). If the excess mois­ture in the bathroom is not adequately vented out of the room, bathroom windows can begin to have rot or mold and mildew issues before other windows of the home. Simply replacing a window with one of the same dimensions will not […]

Doors and windows are very important components of the room structure and should be planned with consideration for other aspects of the room. Use Forms 8 and 9 in chapter 5, "As­sessing Needs," to gather information and measurements on existing windows and doors. For new construction, discuss with clients the type and amount of window […]

Early in the planning process, consider where extra wall depth may be needed to accommodate items that are recessed into walls, such as medicine cabinets and plumbing and/or electrical com­ponents that accompany bathroom fixtures. A 6-inch – (152 mm) deep wall is typically needed for these items. Installation instructions for some equipment, like full-body spray […]