Dependable rural water supply starts with sizing the pump and using high-quality fittings. A master plumber explains the details. More
Q. If a copper water pipe is in contact with the metal sheathing of BX cable, can that contact cause the cable to corrode? More
Q: Can copper roofing be installed over SIP roof panels? I have heard that high temperatures under copper roofing might damage the SIPs. More
Although manufacturers of PEX tubing tout its many advantages, most plumbers still prefer copper More
How to lay out, frame, and finish a large arch-topped bumpout in a conventional... More
Q: In the April 2000 issue of JLC (Letters), Rex Cauldwell recommended treating acidic water that eats copper pipe. Our water has a pH of 6.2 and definitely eats copper. What kind of water treatment equipment do I need? retrofit; painting interior brick More
The fight against sprawl; new labor-saving copper fittings; borate-treated lumber wards off termites; L-shaped headers for steel framing; more More
Q: I am considering installing steel roofing over 2x4 pressure-treated purlins.... More
