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When you start work on a home addition, the process isn’t as simple as just building a new room. Your general contractor will also need to ensure the current plumbing system can accommodate the new space and build new branches if necessary. Here’s a closer look at how that process works so you can be well informed before the work starts.

When Is New Plumbing Necessary?

New plumbing is needed when your home addition includes any demand for water. That could be a bathroom with a shower, sink, and toilet or a kitchen with a sink. The general contractor will need to lay down new lines and ultimately connect them to the main plumbing line that already exists in the house. 

What Is the Order of Operations?

general contractorOnce the basic foundation and other base structures are in place, you should expect the general contractor to start inserting the plumbing. That stage is known in the industry as a “rough-in,” which gets all the new pipes into position before drywall is built. Once the positioning is correct, the technician will connect the drain pipes to “the stack,” which handles all outflows, and secure the connections to both the hot and cold water lines from the house. 

How Is Pipe Laid?

Typically, when laying new plumbing, general contractors will seek out the spaces where the old plumbing was since those routes are already cleared and developed. But with a home addition, you’re dealing with new space and may need to reroute some of the piping. The options include running the plumbing lines to the basement, creating a wall chase as concealed housing for the pipes, or using a long probing pipe to assess the space for new connections. 

 

If you’re planning a new home addition, it’s wise to consult with a trusted general contractor like Dahl Construction Company in Bayfield, WI. Serving the community since 1976, the family-owned and -operated company will not only make your new space beautiful but also has the knowledge to expertly reroute the plumbing system. You can receive a free estimate from the remodeling contractor by calling (715) 779-3600. Learn more about the team by visiting their website

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