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Mysteries of wet venting in bathrooms

It doesn’t help that the Uniform Plumbing Code only recently added traditional wet venting to the code, although the name was changed to horizontal wet venting.

Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

April 24, 2015

It is one of the easiest ways to vent a bathroom group.

Aquatic customizable modern tubs (KBIS/IBS Preview)

January 27, 2015

Aquatic adds eight new modern-style, drop-in tubs to its best-selling Serenity series.

Culnat small-bath shower and toilet combo

Culnat’s Wyng Showlet is an all-in-one shower and toilet combination that provides users with added safety and independence.

July 29, 2014

The Showlet is part of the Wyng Wetroom System, which includes the Wyng Wall-Rail, pans and safety handrails.

Hansgrohe Award 2014: Efficient Water Design presented to young international designers

Sustainability and efficiency in association with water is an international topic.

July 23, 2014

Competition for young design talents distinguishes five visionary bathroom concepts in the realm of the iF concept design award 2014.

Geberit tub filler and bath overflow

Geberit’s Cascading Tub Filler is integrated as a bath waste and overflow.

June 26, 2014

Finish choices for the tub filler are polished chrome, ForeverShine PVD brass and ForeverShine PVD polished nickel.

Aquatic ergonomic tub-shower

Aquatic’s 6032STT DuraCore subway tile tub-shower features an ergonomic backrest, streamlined bathing well with flat skirt

June 26, 2014

Optional features include grab bar reinforcement, factory-installed assisted-care grab bars and designer drain, waste and overflow.

Xylem bath vanity

Xylem’s Sherry bath vanity features high-gloss Elmwood grain.

April 22, 2014

The wall-mounted vanity has an oversized top drawer, dresser-style bottom drawer and vertical side cabinet with shelf.

Rohl filtration faucet for the bathroom

Rohl’s Perrin & Rowe 3-Lever Lavatory Filtration Faucet with Triflow Technology is available in both modern and traditional designs.

April 22, 2014

Made from a combination of ceramic, antibacterial silver, carbon block and Zeolite, the filter reduces particulates, up to 0.2 microns, and contaminants without eliminating important minerals.

The ‘living-in-place’ movement

Baby boomers, multigenerational housing, health conditions and awareness are driving this remodeling trend.

Kelly Faloon

March 17, 2014

With the sheer numbers of baby boomers that are now heading into retirement age, they are definitely driving the trend toward aging in place — remodeling their homes so they can live in them longer as they age.

Designing a walk-in shower

Door, curtain or naked.

Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

March 17, 2014

A little more than 25 years ago, I promised my wife an addition to our house. When we bought this house, we loved it. However, the master bedroom was nothing spectacular.