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Plumbing is a system of pipes
and fixtures installed in a building for the
distribution of potable water and the removal
of waterborne wastes. Plumbing is usually distinguished
from water and sewage systems, in that a plumbing
system serves one building, while water and
sewage systems serve a group of buildings or
a city. GSP Restoration provides complete plumbing
services for your construction, remodeling,
or repair project.
Home plumbing is largely a network of pipes
and the fittings that connect them, carrying
water in and out of the house by two basic forces
of nature: pressure and gravity. Water fixtures--sinks,
tubs, showers, and toilets--and water-using
appliances like dishwashers and washing machines
tap into this system, receiving fresh water
from one set of pipes and discharging used water
through another.
Your homes plumbing consists of two basic systems:
a water-supply system and a drain/waste-vent
(DWV) system. In the water-supply system, the
water usually enters the house through a main
service pipe and meter, unless you have a private
well. Pressure, supplied by gravity from a local
water tower or from a well pump, pushes the
water through the system. Parallel supply lines
carry hot and cold water to fixtures and appliances.
Pipe normally has thicker walls and may be threaded
or welded, where tubing is thinner-walled and
requires special joining techniques such as
soldering, compression fitting, crimping, or
for plastics, solvent welding. In addition to
the straight pipe or tubing, many fittings are
required in plumbing systems, such as valves,
elbows, tees, and unions.
Plumbing supply stores can provide a wide variety
of fixtures that can be installed for the home
owners. Some examples of fixtures include water
closets (toilets), urinals, bidets, showers,
bathtubs, lavatories, utility and kitchen sinks,
drinking fountains, ice makers, humidifiers,
air washers, fountains, floor drains, and garbage
disposers.
Plumbing contractors and trades people often
specialize, but most are 'general' -- they install
new systems and repair existing ones. However,
two common specializations are 1) drain cleaning
and repair, and 2) non-potable applications
like for HVAC systems. Almost all plumbing work
is regulated by government or quasi-government
agencies due to the direct impact on the public's
health, safety, and welfare.
Plumbing installation and repair work on residences
and other buildings generally must be done according
to plumbing and building codes to protect the
inhabitants of the buildings and to ensure safe,
quality construction to future buyers. If permits
are required for work, plumbing contractors
typically secure them from the authorities on
behalf of home or building owners.
GSP Restoration provides a total solution for
every project. Whether you have a pipe
break or a new installation for a home addition,
we can serve all of your needs. Our experienced
licensed plumbing contractors provide cost effective
solutions and value to our customers while meeting
all of your local and state government codes
for the plumbing work we do.
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