The throne, the John, and the facilities. The toilet has many names (some more crude than others), but all are an ode to an engineering marvel crucial to sanitation and daily living. It is a centuries-old invention that has changed little since the 19th century but has evolved from the earliest iterations over 4,000 years
People often assume signs of a burst pipe are obvious: rushing water sounds and flooded rooms. Unfortunately, ruptured lines can go undetected for weeks, depending on where they are and the severity of the damage. As a building owner, you want to notice a break as soon as it occurs or at the earliest possible
Radiators are essential elements of your building’s heating system. Your building’s boiler heats water or steam and sends it through pipes to the radiators, which radiate heat into a room. The heat from radiators is more humid and comfortable because it does not remove moisture from the air like forced air systems do. Despite their
Many historic plumbing disasters occurred because of a lack of infrastructure, but some resulted from neglect. Modern amenities and access to plumbing and municipal water supplies can cause complacency and misplaced confidence in the luxury of time. Sometimes, insignificant problems can point to a more significant issue. If a property owner ignores any minor problems,
Winter is notorious for plumbing problems. Pipes can freeze or break when temperatures drop below 32°F. On average, New York City experiences temperatures between 25°F and 40°F during the winter months, with the coldest month being January — an average low of 29°F. As a property owner, you want to prepare your buildings for colder
As a property owner in New York City, you may receive numerous requests for garbage disposals. The devices are legal in NYC but uncommon, especially in prewar buildings and other older, high-rise structures. Why don’t New York apartments have garbage disposals? The answer is straightforward: The city banned them until 1997. As to why the
The ancient Romans were an innovative people, especially when it came to the modernization of society. Sanitation was a common problem in most ancient civilizations, with sewage discarded in the streets or buried in deep holes. The rise and stabilization of the Roman Empire saw the advent of aqueducts and ancient Roman plumbing. The designs
Winter is never easy on a building’s plumbing. During the heating season, the frigid temperatures in New York City increase the risks of frozen and burst pipes. Property owners are well aware of the risks to supply lines, so they usually take great care to insulate and maintain them. Unfortunately, supply lines are not the
One of the most common ways to protect buildings from the threat of fire, the modern fire suppression sprinkler system has seen several iterations over the centuries. While most property owners realize the system is a building essential, they may not know why. Discover the history of this life-saving device, its importance to New York
In a multi-tenant property, toilet repairs are common. Landlords are not always financially liable for toilet issues, particularly those stemming from clogs of non-flushable objects. Still, regardless of the monetary burden, repairs are necessary to ensure a functional, healthy environment. Not all plumbing problems are emergencies, and not all clogs require emergency toilet repair. Knowing
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We always like to recommend our partner brands, which we trust and use, to our customers and have included a “best of” brand list of the brands we work with most based on their consistent offering of quality, reliability, and taste for all of their products in their categories.
Feel free to use directly, or have us select the best individual part for you.
Just give us a call if you’d like us to install anything from this list.
