Builder Magazine: Plumbinghttp://www.builderonline.com/construction/subcontractors/plumbing/Default.aspx?view=rss&id=Query_tcm1029598<url /><link /></image><description>The Information Source for the Home Building Industry</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate /><webMaster /><item><title>BUILDER Readers' 10 Favorite Products of '08http://www.builderonline.com/products/builders-readers-10-favorite-products-of-08.aspx?rssLink=10+List%3a+BUILDER+Readers'+10+Favorite+Products+of+'08Sliding door hardware tops the list.10 Things You Must Put in Your Next House http://www.builderonline.com/products/10-things-you-must-put-in-your-new-house.aspx?rssLink=10+List%3a+10+Things+You+Must+Put+in+Your+Next+HouseAdd these features to boost the value of your homes with your buyers.Presidential debate shines light on ‘plumber’ with no licensehttp://www.builderonline.com/building-codes/debate-highlights-plumber-without-license.aspx?rssLink=Debate+Highlights+Plumber+Without+LicenseJoe Wurzelbacher, whom Sen. John McCain named last night, also has no plans to acquire the company he works for.High Efficiency Toilets; Water Conservation; WaterSense Programhttp://www.builderonline.com/products/water-misers.aspx?rssLink=Water+MisersHigh-efficiency toilets step up water conservation.Battle of Fires Sprinkler Mandates Heats Uphttp://www.builderonline.com/codes-and-standards/fire-drill.aspx?rssLink=Fire+DrillThe debate over mandating sprinkler installation in new homes heats up.Waste-Pipe Trade-offshttp://www.builderonline.com/building-technology/waste-pipe-trade-offs.aspx?rssLink=Waste-Pipe+Trade-offsMy town has recently started allowing plastic waste-pipe instead of cast iron in residential construction, and a lot of my competitors are making the switch. What are the big differences between the two kinds of pipe?Storefronthttp://www.builderonline.com/sales-and-marketing/storefront.aspx?rssLink=StorefrontONE DRAWBACK OF A TRADITIONAL PLUMBING store or big-box retail outlet is that a buyer cannot actually see how a toilet or a faucet works. Plumbing giant Kohler has changed that: The company has opened its first freestanding store in the Chicago Merchandise Mart's LuxeHome.Plug and Playhttp://www.builderonline.com/electrical/plug-and-play.aspx?rssLink=Plug+and+PlayPLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, AND MECHANICAL systems are among the most expensive and labor-intensive parts of a house.Top Choiceshttp://www.builderonline.com/bath/top-choices.aspx?rssLink=Top+ChoicesAS FAR AS WE KNOW, THERE IS NO Living Room Show, nor is there a Bedroom Show. Fortunately for all of us, though, there is the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show.Hot-Bloodedhttp://www.builderonline.com/sales-and-marketing/hot-blooded.aspx?rssLink=Hot-BloodedLARGE-CAPACITY WASHING MACHINES, dishwashers, luxury shower systems, and whirlpool tubs can put a severe strain on a standard water heater with even the largest-capacity tank. Eventually, the tank runs out of hot water and requires time to recover. One way to solve that problem is by using a tankless water heater.Flush With Powerhttp://www.builderonline.com/toilets/flush-with-power.aspx?rssLink=Flush+With+PowerToday, manufacturers spend millions in fluid mechanics research, use sophisticated software, and employ doctoral candidates to design toilets that use less water to remove more solid waste without clogging.Project Contributorshttp://www.builderonline.com/flooring/project-contributors.aspx?rssLink=Project+ContributorsTHE NEW AMERICAN HOME 2005 WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE without the generous support and contribution of products and services by the members of the NAHB's National Council of the Housing Industry (NCHI)/Supplier 100 and other consultants, contributors, installers, suppliers, and trade partners.Journal Entry: June, 2001http://www.builderonline.com/bath/journal-entry-june-2001.aspx?rssLink=Copy+of+Journal+Entry%3a+June%2c+2001Piping Be Gonehttp://www.builderonline.com/plumbing/piping-be-gone.aspx?rssLink=Piping+Be+GoneBy Alison Rice. Venting a home's plumbing system through air admittance valves, rather than piping, "reduces builders' risk and cost at the same time," says Luhr, president of Quality Built, a Poway, Calif., firm that inspects new homes for builders. These vent pipes "allow a little bit of air into the sewer system when someone is flushing a toilet or draining a bathtub," Luhr explains.Flashy Fixtures Are More Advancedhttp://www.builderonline.com/bath/flashy-fixtures-are-more-advanced.aspx?rssLink=Flashy+Fixtures+Are+More+AdvancedThe manufacturer answers that question with Neorest, a high-tech toilet/washlet cleansing system with new flushing technology and a wealth of techno features. People will embrace some products quickly, such as an electronic faucet, because it is familiar and affordable, but a pricey electronic shower probably will appeal only to luxury buyers, Schor says.Master Suite: Intimate Spacehttp://www.builderonline.com/bath/master-suite-intimate-space.aspx?rssLink=Master+Suite%3a+Intimate+SpaceThe master suite is an intimate space, rather than an outlandish Vegas-style pad. Residents can enjoy the view of the golf course and mountains, a cozy fire in the fireplace, or watch the television housed in a custom wood cabinet from Collings Inc.Whirlpools Still King of Relaxationhttp://www.builderonline.com/bath/whirlpools-still-king-of-relaxation.aspx?rssLink=Whirlpools+Still+King+of+RelaxationDespite the consistent popularity of whirlpool baths, recent bathroom trends toward elaborate shower systems may make you wonder if you should swap a whirlpool for a shower tower in your next bathroom project.Although they aren't geared for the mass market, Jacuzzi's Private collection of whirlpool baths raises the bar for luxury bathing.The Vizion and LaScala baths feature state-of-the-art home theater components such as flat-screen and high-definition televisions (including one that is 48 inches), CD/DVD players, and surround sound.Low-Flow Lowdownhttp://www.builderonline.com/plumbing/low-flow-lowdown.aspx?rssLink=Low-Flow+LowdownJust released: "Water Closet Performance Testing," an NAHB Research Center study on low-flow toilets. Although the study is loaded with disclaimers about the chaotic and unpredictable process of flushing toilets, the reality is that this is a well-orchestrated, long overdue, toe-to-toe comparison of water closets.New Geberit Pressure Assist Toilet Redefines Low Consumption Plumbinghttp://www.builderonline.com/toilets/new-geberit-pressure-assist-toilet-redefines-low.aspx?rssLink=New+Geberit+Pressure+Assist+Toilet+Redefines+Low+Consumption+PlumbingNew Geberit pressure assist toilet redefines low consumption plumbing with an extra 6" to 9" of leg room. Unlike floor-mounted pressure assist toilets, Geberit's new design calls for the PF2&reg; engineered pressure vessel and Geberit's proven in-wall carrier system to be installed between the 16&quot; CC 2 x 6 wall studs. Operating off a 1/2&quot; (nominal) water supply line with a minimum of 20 psi, Geberit pressure assist toilets generally can be installed in under an hour.Cozy Up: Kitchen, Bath Productshttp://www.builderonline.com/bath/cozy-up-kitchen-bath-products.aspx?rssLink=Cozy+Up%3a+Kitchen%2c+Bath+ProductsWith homeowners cocooning more than ever, the bathroom remains their great getaway. For consumers looking for the spa treatment without the time or expense, manufacturers are incorporating steam units into showers and chromotherapy--an alternative healing method that uses color--into tubs.