by critter_master | Jul 28, 2011 | Uncategorized
A lot of people dont understand why we have plumbing vents in the first place. There are three reasons we have them. They allow sewer gasses to escape to atmosphere and away from the home. They allow access to the plumbing system by plumbers in case there is a plug....
by critter_master | Jul 26, 2011 | Uncategorized
Bermuda gets the vast majority of their drinking water from cisterns that trap rain from their roofs. Thats why they have those white roofs, its code. They have to be slate and white washed with lime. That sanitizes the rain water. Its something we could learn...
by critter_master | Jul 20, 2011 | Uncategorized
Water barrels are a really good idea no matter where you live. You can store rain water for use at a later date. Most rain barrels have lids so you keep bugs and trash out. Simply connect your downspout from your gutter to the barrel. Some have filters that knock out...
by critter_master | Jul 19, 2011 | Uncategorized
One of the overlooked uses for gutters is water collection. There are rain barrels availible that will collect rain water for use in the garden or on the lawn, and everyone knows rain is the best thing for plants. I would go as far as to say that if you are building a...
by critter_master | Jul 14, 2011 | Uncategorized
If you live in a less sunny area you probably have rubber flashing that seals your vent. Now some of these are fine, but a lot are not very sturdy. Also as it ages it becomes brittle. So be careful if you are on a roof and dont kick or hang on to the vents unless you...
