Pipes Can Save You $$$

Audree Grubesic published this post on Feb 4, 2023. It says plumbing design can reduce costs by placing pipes in the core area of a house or building.

Main point

Mark Wille, host of The Dirt Series and #greenstepsforward, explains that putting all the plumbing in one central area can save money. Insulating those pipes can also add up to more savings.

Design tips mentioned

• Talk with your architect about saving on pipe materials.
• Place the bathrooms, kitchen, and mechanical room in one area.
• Use less pipe so water travels a shorter distance.
• Focus on smart design at the start of the project.

Stated benefits

• Lower material costs.
• Less pipe to install and purchase.
• Better water conservation.
• Improved function through core planning.

Tags

• #construction
• #pipes
• #plumbing
• #newconstruction
• #offsitedirt