What is Window Flashing?
What is Window Flashing? Window flashing is one of the components that seals the gap between the window and the window frame. Not only does it keep the wall water-tight it keeps drafts down as well. There are often 3 types of flashing used on each window. Across the top of the window, aka the Hea
What does a Mixing Valve do?
What does a Mixing Valve do? A mixing valve has a couple of advantages. First, it allows you to turn the temperature up enough in your water heater to kill off bacteria that can grow in the tank. Turning it up without a mixing valve poses the danger that this increased temperature could result in a
What is a pressure relief valve for my water heater?
What is a pressure relief valve for my water heater? It’s a safety valve to keep the tank from rupturing if the pressure gets too high. It’s commonly referred to as a Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve. It should have a tube extending to within 6 inches of the floor so in the event of it discharg
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