Can you run pex through joists

I have since replaced all the faucets and a couple of pipes that split and am finishing the sheetrock work and replacing the carpet and hardwood floors that buckled.

It's been a slow go but am preparing to move in soon. I just received my 1st water bill since having it turned back on and am having a hard time swallowing that pill after all the time and money I've been out repairing everything, when in my mind this all could've been avoided had the water been shut off like I had requested!

I don't think I should have to pay it. Maybe not but that doesn't make it right! Needless to say I'm not happy with the water company Thanks for reading. I just had to vent a lil. How to run the wiring for under cabinet lighting over the window Q.

Aerove, yes, the goal is to get everything to work from the one switch location you already have. The black switch is a thin in-line dimmer pad for use in the 'plug-in' type method. This is not ideal for you because you would need to turn on the switch at the wall and then go over to the cabinets to set the light level.

Because of where your recessed in the ceiling are badly placed and scarce, they will surely cast shadows when working at the outside counter. For this reason, I would put in a little more lumens of undercabinet lighting than you will normally want and make sure to place the lights near the front of the cabinets to give more direct light on any tasks you ate performing on that counter surface.

Therefore, I highly suggest the 'hard wired' dimmer in the first example that works with a dimmer at the wall switch location. Since I see no new pictures of the area, I will assume that all my usual tricks for running the wire to the other cabinet via the 'preferred' route fall a hair short. There is a lot of electrical boxes, insulation, and wood blocking in the wall to get in the way for fishing wires through the lower cabinets, but I think we can get lucky with a little plan.

I DON'T want to make it look like a remodel on a bran new house or put big patched holes in the back of the cabinets. Even though you would probably forget the holes are there eventually, it is just tacky I will draw you a picture in a bit.

It sounds like I am understanding this correctly, according to Erica's post. Before anything let's pay attention to the building and fire code requirements and also if there is any local restrictions in place. Building code requires that wood used as an interior finish material meet flame-spread requirements. So you have 25 min with sheetrock before floor failure and you have 10 min without sheetrock under normal fire spread. Other than that even if you can leave that exposed, only very few who can find inspiration in it.

I can see this being a barn style home, or a loft with 12'' ceilings, or a cabin in the middle of nowhere or something commercial yes, but me personally looking at something like this every day, I just don't see any attraction in it. With that being said, that ceiling will always be a dust attraction, and if you have second floor, each time someone walks up, etc not only it will be noisy, you will have dust particles being released from wood and flow around all over the place IMO to have something exposed in a living area creates unhealthy environment.

Good luck. Drainage issues with clay lawn, large project advice needed Q. I am sorry after reading back over my statements it does appear the way that I wrote this article is that I am building a new house, but in fact this house is 30 years old. It still would be annoying if a line was blocked for that reason. Since code requires insulation in the crawlspace, I insulate first and then hang the PEX with straps.

Terry , Jun 14, You must log in or sign up to reply here. Show Ignored Content. Similar Threads: Better through. Share This Page Tweet. Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. The inner pipe for drinking water is made of a plastic called cross-linked polyethylene PEX.

There are no health risks associated with drinking water from PEX pipes. A few types of PEX -pipe may cause prolonged undesirable taste and odour if the water remains in pipes over time. The installer recommends replacing my copper pipes with PEX. If so, you could get another 23 years out of your copper pipes and spare the cost to replace plumbing.

If it's a small area that's leaking, you could just replace that section with either PEX or copper. Both types are interchangeable. Yeah they are not for use on gas and no hose clamps will not work you don"t get even compression all the way around with hose clamps so it will leak. However pex fittings ID inside diameter is smaller than the pipe of the same size, so it actually does impede water flow.

Should I repipe my home with PEX piping? Whether it's low water pressure, rust in your water, or possibly even pinhole leaks, re-piping could be the answer for you. If you spend any time looking into re-piping, you're going to hear about PEX. He's an expert in leak detection, plumbing restoration, and re-piping.

Can I run PEX through floor joists? Category: business and finance construction industry. How do pipes run through joists? PEX can be damaged by chemicals and pests. PEX can't be installed in high heat areas. PEX is semi-permeable, which means liquid can enter the pipe. Which is better PEX crimp or clamp? Crimping and clamping create equally reliable seals that will not leak when performed properly.

Stainless steel clamp rings resist corrosion more effectively than copper crimp rings, which can be a major benefit in direct-burial applications. PEX clamps also tend to be easier to remove. Does PEX meet code? Although PEX tubing is approved by all major building codes and major model plumbing codes, it still has not received acceptance with local codes in some parts of the country. For example, PEX tubing has only recently been allowed for use in the state of California.

How reliable are SharkBite fittings? If you need to repair or replace copper plumbing in your home, a SharkBite fitting is an excellent choice. Sharkbites are approved for use underground and behind walls, but installing them there could be risky.