Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Tips to repair bath and toilet

According to specialists from the Centre an independent consumer expert, usually in the repair of the apartment's value share of repair and a bathroom accounts for 50% of the total cost. And considering that in most cases the repair is made with full replacement of horizontal intra distributing utilities (hot and cold water, sewerage), the percentage of repair of the premises could amount to about 80% of the total cost of repairs. Because the repair of sanitary units is not cheap, then the exchange or purchase of apartments in the old fund should carefully examine the premises and to pay attention to the technical condition of engineering networks, bathroom, toilet and kitchen. First, we should examine the vertical piping. They can see traces of rust, stains of water vykroshennye joints of sewer pipes. Such defects can occur in two cases: either the landlord have not made repairs, and engineering services in this house is the order poiznosilis. Incidentally, the second conclusion may be correct, if you carefully inspect the ceilings of the bathroom and toilet. If on their surfaces, there are traces of leaks, it may be indirect evidence of poor technical condition of utilities. It is useful to also examine repair vodozapornoy valves, shut-off intra layout of risers per floor layout and condition of the sewer "comb" - places associated pipe-basin, bath and toilet. Even if the utilities in satisfactory condition and repair is still not inevitable. And it's better to do it carefully. After all, the costs will be repaid later by the fact that no accidents of pipelines in the apartment and, therefore, water does not flood the neighbors on the floor below and not have to pay for repairs in their apartment. And now a few tips for those going to do the repairs and a bathroom. When replacing the finish floor is recommended for waterproofing with the release of waterproofing material on the walls. When repairing the pipelines can be used not only steel pipes, but also of brass, copper and metal, as they are more durable, smarter and more environmentally friendly. To work mixers, especially expensive, experts recommend to put the mechanical (net) coarse filters. They eliminate the ingress of foreign matter, not only in the mixers, but also in the human body. Well, if you put filters that would not stir, and installation of meters for hot and cold water. After their installation the size of payment for water is reduced by about 5-7 times compared with conventional payment. Those who are going to update the tub and cover it with enamel, experts advise not to rush to call the company or entrepreneur involved in the restoration of the enamel coating. The fact that enamel - a kiln cover, turning into the vitreous substance at a temperature of 800 ... 900 ° C. Such enamel can be obtained only at the factory, and the new baths are covered with just such a substance. All other coatings used for the restoration of the enamel layer, are merely paint high mechanical strength and water resistance, which is achieved by a polymeric binder. Such coatings are not durable, they are gradually eroded under the influence of detergents and cleaning products. It should therefore be treated with extreme caution to ads that promise guarantee the enamel coating on three or more years. Should inquire with their friends, made the restoration of the baths. If they have an enamel layer has held the promised three years, then you can update your bathroom and at home. Now, a large number of electric water heaters, and many put them in my bathroom instead of gas. And the main thing here - remember to electrical safety. Almost all water heaters need additional ground wire. A vast majority of city apartments has two wire grid. So the owner of an electric heater "Ocean" brand R-501 Italian paid no attention to instruction in the technical certificate grounding the housing. When installing sockets, this condition was not fulfilled, there was a closure and the device has failed. Speaking of outlets. Specialists are strongly advised not to install them in the bathroom to avoid an accident. Some apartment owners are not limited to the repair and reconstruction of plotting or redevelopment of apartments, to install additional plumbing or other equipment. All this can only be done on approved projects with the permission of the district administration and the landlord, the region of the agency on the basis of Resolution CM RF № 415, § 9-b. The same decree prohibits carrying out repairs, leading to destruction of supporting structures that do not meet fire protection requirements, as well as deteriorating operating conditions and residence of all or individual citizens in an apartment or house. Therefore, if the neighbors started a such a redevelopment, which resulted in your apartment early fall off with plaster walls or ceiling began to crumble, ask if they have permission to carry out such works. Or write a complaint to the rust, outlining their claims. If the case goes to court, the statement of claim filed not against neighbor, and the operating organization responsible for the technical condition of your home.

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