Installation guides, specification help, and buying guidance for distributors, contractors, and anyone working with rough-in plumbing. Organized by topic.
Step-by-step rough-in installation guidance for plumbing professionals. Covers framing dimensions, clearance requirements, and best practices for residential and commercial applications.
Help selecting the right product for your project requirements. Covers material choices, pressure ratings, sizing, and compatibility guidance for contractors, estimators, and specifiers.
Plumbing code references, compliance guidance, and inspection considerations. Covers common UPC and IPC requirements relevant to rough-in work and material selection.
In-depth guides on Rough-In product families. Covers specifications, applications, advantages, and guidance for distributors and procurement teams evaluating catalog additions.
Since 2014, federal law requires all plumbing products in contact with potable water to meet lead-free standards. But NSF 372 and California AB 1953 have different test methods and thresholds. Here's what procurement teams and contractors need to know.
Press fittings have taken significant market share from sweat copper in commercial and larger residential projects. Here's what contractors, engineers, and purchasing teams need to know about system compatibility, tooling, and when press makes sense.
Drain-waste-vent systems fail silently at first — slow drains, gurgling, and sewer gas before anything backs up visibly. Getting the rough-in right means understanding the three variables that govern every DWV system: pipe size, slope, and vent configuration.
Spec sheets contain the information that determines whether a product is code-compliant, correctly sized, and suitable for the application. This guide explains what to look for and what to ask when a spec sheet is unclear.
PEX and copper are the two dominant options for residential supply piping. Each has real advantages and legitimate trade-offs. Here's a straightforward comparison for contractors, estimators, and supply house buyers.
Ball valves and gate valves both isolate supply lines — but they behave differently, wear differently, and suit different applications. Here's how to choose correctly for rough-in plumbing work.
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