We are already onto part 5! – Electrical & Plumbing
Most people don't give much thought to electrical and plumbing. Perhaps it is because these systems are so reliable and problem free that we tend to take them for granted. Let's take a quick look at the intricacies of how our homes get light and water!
Rough-in electrical occurs after the framing has been completed but before the drywall has gone up. It is the time when access to the space between the studs, floor joists (long pieces of wood or metal put below a floor or ceiling to support it), ceiling joists and every other nook and cranny is most easily accessed.
Rough-in refers to the rough installation of the electrical wiring, boxes, fixture mounts, breaker panel, and sub panels. We install a 300 amp main panel and one 125 amp sub panel in every home, per the house plans that have been drawn. (The installation of switches, outlets, fixtures and so on will occur during the finish phase as the construction work nears completion.) An inspection is required of the electrical work, prior to covering the work with drywall, to ensure that all work meets electrical code requirements.
Electricians are also digging for dry utilities, which includes electrical, telephone, cable television, fiber optics and natural gas. Once the trenches are dug connecting the house to the main street, the conduits are put in place. An electrical conduit is an electrical piping system used for protection and routing of electrical wiring. Next the local gas and electric company (SDG&E) comes in to install gas lines and meters.
Any low voltage systems, including burglar alarms, home theater systems, multi-zone stereo systems, intercom systems, central vacuum systems, and structured wiring are prewired at this time as well.
Along with all of the electrical wiring that is going on, the plumber is busy installing all plumbing lines for hot and cold water. Most of our homes have PEX piping, which is a cross-linked polyethylene pipe, durable for extreme tempertatures and attack from chemical acids and alkalies. Copper is an alternate material for water supply line because it is a durable pipe that handles high water pressure loads and is relatively easy to work with.
Part of the rough plumbing is installing Navien tankless water heaters with a built-in recirculation pump that is located in the attic of the home. Our energy efficient, hi-tech tankless water heaters have a 98% effeciency rating and dual stainless steel heat exchangers. The stainless-steel components maintain consistency, even during long periods of use, and aid in efficiency by capturing as much condensation as possible.
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For more information on having MDD build your dream home, visit our website at http://www.mddhomes.com/!
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ReplyDeleteWell-trained plumbers know the importance of having a gas pipeline take the same care as any other type of pipeline to ensure that there is no leak threat. Leaky gas pipelines pose a huge health risk. Check safety and ensure that all gas pipeline services are performed that properly licensed professional plumbers in Chula Vista.
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