FAILED Plumbing Inspection! How Badly Did We Screw Up?

[@PortersMob]

Keep in mind, your going to loose another ~1 inch of clearance when you put drywall beside that cabinet and a 1/4 inch filler strip on the side of the cabinet so your drawers don't drag on the wall.

[@Thriller_Author]

So your plumber didn't spot two sinks on one arm as a problem?

[@askemehe5087]

'In addition to these County requirements, the State of Idaho requires an electrical inspection and a plumbing inspection, administered through the Idaho Division of Building Safety. If you are installing a septic system, a permit is required from Panhandle Health; if you are drilling a well, a permit is required from the Idaho Department of Water Resources; and if you are building or improving a driveway connecting to a county road, a permit from County Road and Bridge is required. Information on each agency is provided below." - this is why they have an inspection.

[@lvmongo]

Hint: Don't 'tick off' the inspector.....He can be your best friend or worse enemy.......There are tons of 'little' code issues they can nail you on and make your life miserable....

[@warrenkline7930]

I have to ask, why are they taping and doping the screw in test balloons? The purpose of the balloon is to be pumped up to fill in the space completely, stopping all water movement at that point so the balloon should also stop water from coming out the screw port. It’s a pointless step is it not?

[@n913c8]

suggestion: cover the garage side of the bathroom walls with plywood secured by screws. that way if you ever need a plumbing repair, you can pop off the plywwod panel from the garage side without having to damage the sheetrock on the bathroom side.

[@dragonflygrandma]

When you start buying water shut offs. Get the more expensive 1/4 turns. You will thank yourself later.

[@donbot5000]

THIS X100000000

[@antiowarr9467]

1/4 turns valves are crap the extra you pay is not for quality, it's for the look and design. Always buy valves you can service in the future, 95% of the time all you need is an "O" ring or washer. 1/4 turn you would have to replace the valve.

[@davepaulison2046]

Of all the types of PEX fitting connection methods, that one is probably the worst.

[@recless8667]

HEY. STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING RIGHT NOW. *Your PEX plumbing is going to fail. All of it is going to fail.* You are using the wrong fittings for those cinch rings. Cinch rings can *ONLY* be used with brass fittings. Your nylon fittings need copper crimp rings, NOT cinch rings. DO NOT WALL IN. Go get a crimp tool and copper crimp rings and do it right; massive water damage in a timber frame home is a terrible idea, and these fittings *WILL* begin to leak inside the walls.

[@joshuaberginwip2483]

You guys kick ass, entire build has been an inspiration as well as a learning experience. Much Love.

[@wilhavtawaite48]

Why are you using Teflon tape and pipe dope on the test stop plug ?

[@j.s.bridges1189]

The higher pressurization used to leak-test the system requires the use of that balloon-ended test stop plug, but the additional pressure could easily make the plug stick when it is removed later (in order to put the regular access-plug into place), and/or using only the teflon tape or the pipe dope on the test plug MIGHT allow some seepage/leakage during the test process - thus, the use of BOTH the tape AND the dope on the test plug gives a bit of extra-insurance that the seal will remain good during the test, AND that the test plug will be readily-removable without damage to the threads on the (black) D-W-V pipe fitting(s). Hope that helps -

[@mimiso516]

I wondered that too.

[@gac914]

Was going to ask the same thing. It's like belt and suspenders. . . .

[@davidwilson9623]

Is this a trick question? So they don't leak during testing....

[@JPM944]

Don't understand. You keep saying you are not subject to codes then you have to have an inspector to see if your plumbing is to code?

[@eugeneharris6861]

In Idaho you have State inspection required for plumbing and electrical systems. Some counties require Building inspections and some don't. So the Building its self has no code requirements but the mechanical systems have to meet the State codes no matter where you live in Idaho.

[@j.s.bridges1189]

They need to make certain that they're in as full compliance as possible with the Plumbing and Electrical Codes in order to preserve the future-insurability of their homestead, and also to make it a fully-marketable property should they eventually decide to sell the place and re-locate elsewhere sometime in the future. Also - it could be that they may need to comply with any local/County/State rules concerning Residential Occupancy certification(s). Without full compliance with stuff like that - they can probably live in that house themselves, on that property, with no problem(s)...there really isn't (at this point) a local set of Construction/Building Codes...but, the potential property-value(s) would be rather seriously-diminished.

[@chaseme81871]

probably helps when you try to get homeowners insurance to show passed inspections, and things up to code.

[@stanwooddave9758]

I'm not familiar with the codes where these people are living (Idaho ?) My guess would be if you want to finance the home through a bank, GUESS WHAT, they {the bank/lending institution} will only lend on a structure that meets code. I as a welder / metal fabricator alway's wanted to build my own wood burning stove, but learned very early, that if I built one & installed it in my house, & if the house were to burn down as a result of my wood stove, the insurance company would not pay out, BECAUSE IT WASN'T "U-L" Listed. (“UL” is short for Underwriters Laboratories.) Looked into what it would take. In short a testing (for U-L Certification) of a stove I built would cost approx. $10,000. in the early 1980's. I purchased a wood stove for $600.00 instead, brand new with the U-L label, and inspected by the county, a lot cheaper.

[@jedidiah5131]

As far a I understand they want something's done to code....

[@vmcougarintn5035]

Bug-a-Boo is so cute. I love the way he interacts with the 2 of you. Glad you are learning about plumbing now, as from experience I know you will need that knowledge in the future. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe.

[@charlesmiller5078]

Amazing to watch 2 people age 10 years in only 2.

[@markn2904]

Thanks for sharing your journey. You will do it!

[@vaalrus]

I had reason to replace the sink in my bathroom, and by chance, my local hardware store was having a clearance on a marble countertop/underslung sink combo for about the price of a sink. Rather than re-use the old (stupidly shallow + short) typical bathroom taps, I chose to install what typically gets installed with a bar sink… so not only does the faucet swing out of the way, but it’s tall enough to ACTUALLY GET YOUR ARMS UNDER it, also, things like, oh, I dunno A BUCKET… even a 5 gallon water cooler jug… Standard bathroom taps are the most stupid things in the world. Except for perhaps the UK habit of one tap + spout for each of the hot+cold...

[@TheUserid82]

The UK code is because it dates back to when the cold water came from a tank in the attic that could get contaminated if an animal got into it.

[@andyeversden]

Another as always Awesome Video.. I think there's amazing value showing the things that go wrong and the tough challenges, as these are how "we" all learn. Keep up the great work that what keeps us watching!

[@fsoileau]

It's all about the point where your lateral/horizontal branch arm starts, the "branch arm" is the horizontal transition between the waste line "down" and the vent line "up". You could re-position the branch arm transition point by running a "T" from your vertical 4" main stack with a 2" lateral line like your original branch arm but it must be lower than trap height. Once below the center-line of your traps 90 up "vertical" to trap height, put a double san-tee at trap height with the branch arms extending out of the wall toward the sink traps "back to back sinks". Finally continue 1-1/2" vent from the double san-tees up above sink rim height minimum and turn the vent back to the 4" main vert stack as a re-vent or continue up through the roof as a dedicated vent. PS Test water column height is 10 foot, top off leave the hose in the top so inspector can top off to inspect for leaks.

[@phillully4472]

Jesse & Alyssa, sorru ya failed the plumbing inspection, but by now you both have become (master experts) at problem resolutions your very skilled at that and hope that the second time around you'll rocket on past the second inspection! hang in there with the rest of your build. Thanks for finding time to keep your subscribers in the loop! keep up the good work.

[@CashIsKing_UseItOrLoseIt]

I really like Bugaboo as he replies to most things that are said. great company.

[@haroldbartley5970]

Chances are, it's code for a reason... the reason is, you take 100's of years of building to experience to give the safest, most comfortable living environment possible.

[@emerkamp1]

Is that like the Lazy-boy mandate. I've never seen a building code that worried about my comfort. Safety and durability, but never comfort.

[@Beandiptheredneck]

Erixx Haxx I have however been made to do a lot of dumb things that make zero sense in order to meet “code” sometimes it’s a bit of a joke

[@dddnegre]

Please tell us you did not hook on the vanity’s plumbing without leaving space for drywall...

[@johnmayer4747]

The vent you are talking about is called a studer valve, one way vent. A suggestion, you might want to invest in the most current national building codes as well as the electrical and plumbing codes. When building our house after hurricane Katrina, I made a couple of mistakes on the electrical, i.e. did not have a dedicated circuit to the fridge and dishwasher. It was an easy fix and was done on the spot. After the inspection, I asked what reference he was referencing to as I had the plumbing codes out, looking for it. He was able to show me and at that point he congratulated us for trying to be in code. He stated so many contractors do miss items but never want to reference when challenging the references. Good luck as we both have the same ideas when it comes to building a house. Last suggestion, inspector wins all the time so do not piss them off, be nice, be firm and show them in writing the codes you referenced and you might be able to win them over.

[@MauriceNL1]

If i was you i would run ethernet cables in every room because it's really easy to do right now!, in the future internet gets faster and Wi-Fi wouldn't be able to deliver that speed

[@ffdtower1]

"Chances are it's code for a reason."

[@Sailor376also]

Your temp bladder stop requires,, at least most do, (I've not seen your model) no pipe dope or tape,, you can usually just thread them in finger tight. It is inflation of the bladder that seals the pipe. I have used just a dot of dish soap to ease install and removal. Dish soap can be removed with a wet sponge afterward. You have a good plumbing inspector, sharp. To ease the next round, many inspectors will make a polite pre-work or pre-inspection to give guidance. Ask. Saves time, saves money.

[@hxFubar]

Stop being so quick to glue, cut and fit everything together first and then after you know it's all right go back and glue it.

[@-_James_-]

In Norway you don't glue at all. For waste pipes, you buy connectors with builtin o-rings and just slot everything together.

[@mikefirth9654]

You are ignoring the time collapse of video editing - go view again and you will find that disassembly occurs often and easily during fitting.

[@ballbagasaurus]

But then they cant make more videos fixing all the stuff ups

[@godbluffvdgg]

Not on a whole house re rough...If you try to disassemble EVERYTHING after you're in, it'll NEVER work...The fittings go in deeper when they're glued...for a single sink rough in; you're right...

[@Sailor376also]

Fred,, very few drain pipes, pvc , abs,, slip together to full depth, almost impossible. If you do get them seated,, you may not be able to pull them apart. Plastic to plastic is sticky and the fittings are tapered. The glue not only glues,, it is also the lubricant for the full depth installation.

[@ChiefStones]

I just installed that same type of sink drain that is a pop up. I personally hate it. You have to put your hand in the dirty water in order to drain it. The old style with a push rod to open and close is much better. Just my 2 Cents. I love your videos. thanks for being my time killer!

[@kevinmartin7760]

IIRC perhaps if you had vents off the two sink drains before they joined that would have been OK, since the trap arm ends at the vent. You would have been joining two horizontal drains (not trap arms) with the Y. Although the two vents could join together above the flood lines of the sinks, ultimately, the vent would have to run up through the house to join the stack above all (future) fixtures.

[@whatdowedonow4343]

I so feel your pain with this inspector; namely I know his name... and I am in a similar stage in construction.... Nice guy, but by the book for sure!

[@MidnightAmratha]

While you have the tubing out in the open, make sure to make a drawing of the exact placement that way you can avoid punching holes when you have the walls cover the pipes up and you mount items on those walls.

[@cordellmoser9096]

You guys inspire me and take away my depression keep it up

[@n913c8]

Impressed with your amazing progress but now that you are getting into plumbing (and electrical next), less clowning and laughing and interruptions will result in fewer mistakes.

[@Beandiptheredneck]

N913C clowning and laughing makes for happy workers, happy workers make less mistakes and work faster..

[@InLaymansTermsPlease]

There are literally 1000's of building codes that are constantly being revised and added to. I've been in the construction industry for 35 years and constantly see professionals fail inspections for 1 or 2 minor things. Not that big of a deal, you correct them and move on. Fact is, although some codes seem ridiculous and petty the majority of them make sure you are building a safe home for you and your family and anyone else that might be visiting or living in the house. As far as inspectors go... I have had to deal with a few that defiantly abuse their authority and request you do things that are based on their opinion rather than written code. I know you don't necessarily want to create any animosity between you and your inspector but if you think he/she is asking you to make a change or failing you for something that you don't believe is a code requirement simply ask them if they can show you in the code book where it is so you understand. If they can't then you question whether they can fail you for it.

[@carrollwilliams9162]

Maybe you should stub out the cold water that you capped for use as an water/ice maker supply.

[@mikefirth9654]

I think you will grow to hate that sink and drain stopper. I have the same thing from the same place. The drain is a push-to-close/push-to-open through the water as you showed, not a pushrod behind the faucet, and clearances are small so it clogs [it unscrews easily for cleaning, needed often]. The sink has no overflow so doing some things like shaving or hair washing with running water requires constant monitoring of level and reaching into the water to pop the drain. And when the drain starts to clog, it drains slowly when popped.

[@wallykramer7566]

At least they have a limited water supply: no more than 2000 gallons in the cisterns. :-)

[@SuperKoaren]

Thank you for showing us how to build your own home, debt-free, with your own two hands! ;)

[@ht_person]

PLEASE RETURN THE VANITY... If you purchased the open no box vanity and other items from the Home Depot big box take they back they will give you a refund. I worked at several stores for 10 years HD's policy from every CEO they've had is take everything back. A Home Depot location years ago that was built on a former Firestone Tire store location had an elderly customer bring in tires to return but HD doesn't sell car tires. The manager made the decision to find a way to give a refund to the customer and the story is still used in new employee training today. Home Depot knows that you'll spend the money they refund you for the vanity plus a lot more fairly soon so they see it as an investment.

[@vicwest4360]

Bugaboo and friends. Wholesome viewing is so pleasant. Thank you for all your efforts in sharing your lives with us.

[@TheBaz1944]

Gives new meaning to the expression 'plumbers nightmare'.

[@brendendale2616]

Hey guys, really enjoying your videos. I first found you about the time Anna was helping do the plumbing before the slab was poured, went back to the beginning and watched every one. I look forward to the release of each video. I think the content is absolutely right, it is informative, entertaining and keeps your audience engaged and very interested in your progress. Cheers from Australia.

[@MarcMayrand]

Might want to add some drywall behind the vanity and the toilet before you hook everything up.

[@tjwatts100]

I was wondering that... But I'm the guy that tiles a bathroom *before* fitting the bath and loo :)

[@aquasurfer9]

Great video. Nice to show the process of fixing things that seem right and then need to be fixed later. Great patience and attention to detail. Wow 11 inch insulated walls. That is about R30? That is near attic insulation around here. Walls are R13 in 2018. You could use solar tube style hot water to heat that house and give hot water with a backup heater. Be good to get your heat load from your architect using manual J. I am guessing you will only need 30000 btu to heat that in winter. In summer hard to guess but use a small system as it will dehumidify better. Please go through the walls for all your penetrations. You have a perfectly good roof and to penetrate that for a vent is sacrilege. It is almost meteor proof. It is fire proof and you should get at least a 5% reduction on your home insurance due to metal. I get that here in Texas. That metal dissipates the heat so if an ember drops onto it the metal dissipates it to non burnable below. That is the biggest cause of fire spreading is stuff dropping onto roofs from the sky. Kudos

[@blackhawkwxfan]

As I'm reading all these comments and suggestions..., do the viewers not know that this video was created months ago and the bathroom is in reality already completed? Hey, still some good tips for others, but just a little funny that some think this is occurring in real time and that their ideas might be used by these two, before the next inspection...

[@js8039]

Yeah they done popped a squat weeks ago.

[@Teders43]

They have already finished the stairs on Instagram.

[@monizpaul]

I'm surprised the plumber didn't see this coming! But since he let you use 90-degree fittings in your water lines instead of just using the pex bend supports, I shouldn't be. Nice recovery and keep chipping away, you'll get there.

[@OverKillPlusOne]

Those dead end pipes in the fresh water, code or not, are a serious hazard. Bacteria will grow in there.

[@johnkrim8377]

I don't for the life of me understand how you had a PLUMBER help you with the bathroom and it did not pass inspection ??? There was nothing wrong with the two 1-1/2 traps on the two inch waste arm, that's legal most everywhere. A lot of inspectors with big egos will nitpick about every little thing . 50 year retired plumber.

[@MartyMotorizedMayhem]

Glad you clarified your plumbing venting as my guess was AAV's .

[@jamessloup3265]

Again as a plumber I’m cringing

[@ganterpv]

What are the major problems as you see them?

[@mjallenuk]

Look away?

[@watcherofwatchers]

Then, as a plumber, you are being a jerk.

[@stevedavid1668]

if you are using PEX fittings, do yourself a favour and use the brass fittings instead of plastic and the compressing copper rings ..... you'll thank yourself in 10 years....

[@mathbrown9099]

Jesse, if I spent as much time working on my knees during this video as you did I''d be fully crippled for life! ; )

[@iceman22st]

You do know that where the pipes fit tight through lumber, will make creaking and popping and squeaking noises as they expand and contract due to hot and cold water passing through it and it returns to normal room temperatures. And no, it wasn't the pipes I installed. It was a friend helping me. only had to replace about 3 sheets worth of drywall, compound, tape, sanding, priming and painting. I was just about to start installing baseboards.

[@jedidiah5131]

Like Jesse said those that don't know there are venting systems that are not required to be vented outside and are to code where I live......I have one in the basement and one on the 1st floor /to code.

[@drunknpossum]

One thing you need to learn, never piss off a inspector.. You just got your private pilot license.. You should know how they look at you when something isn't right... Myself I work on them flying turds... Who you think going to be the first one to look at? PIC or A&P? just saying.

[@lucaviggiani2189]

I’m not a plumber so what I’m about to say may not be 100% correct, but in the U.K. you’re not allowed to tee off a soil stack inside the house. Waste water from sinks and washing machines gets taken outside in a smaller diameter pipe and then free flows into an external drain. That drain then joins up with all the rest of the waste underground in a small pit that then joins up to the sewer or soak away. Some of the above may be outdated and new fittings etc means building codes may have changed.

[@wallykramer7566]

A pit? That is for when the exterior drainage isn't designed correctly. Gravity powers U.S. drain systems.

[@dzlfreek]

when you build a house "to code", you're building the worst house you can legally build....think about it....code is the minimum standard

[@joshcrawford5662]

You should look up sure seal. I use them in floor drains instead of trap primers.

[@TheCruzman2]

I guess this is a good learning exercise, but I would never call an inspection for a temporary bathroom. If your going to keep it that is a different story. Anyway. Good to see this kind of stuff happens to people other than me. :)

[@wallykramer7566]

"Temporary" in this instance could be many years.

[@michelerucker3755]

I have the same set up in my sewing room and we put a robe hook on the right side of the sink to hang my hair dryer on. You just don’t want to lay it on such a small countertop because of ⚡️. Hope that thought helps😇😇😇

[@robertevans6481]

Bugaboo was doing a CT scan on the truck and cabinet....looks like he pass it,hope the inspector is have a great day,and you pass as well..have a great weekend..

[@rahdaswami2452]

For non bearing walls, think drywall backing as far as studs are concerned and not 16 in centers.

[@annetteanderson6845]

Loved listening to all your laughter! Things had been pretty serious with the roof build. Celebrating Eggnog season here too!

[@KIMI-xt4eb]

great attitude as you two have,will get you thru it all,,kudos and prayers

[@matttradie1341]

It’s interesting to see the comparisons between country’s as to common practices and materials for plumbing. I must say, compared to Australian setups, seems overly complicated and over engineered. And by that I mean heavy walled waste pipe and why so many elbows in the h/c supply? Does that piping not bend at all?

[@susanlee9532]

This one is really funny! Had me LOL a lot!! Music went well with the funny parts, too.😊❤️👍

[@suzisaintjames]

I have a similar bathroom sink that came with my house. If I was to buy another sink, I'd buy one with a flat bottom like in my kitchen not a curved bottom like you have. The curved bottom is just hard to do any real work done. I know you'll have the utility sink just around the corner but it's just weird setting a water bottle down and have it leaning because of the curved sink bottom. 💜🌞🌵

[@rryder994]

Fingers crossed on the inspection

[@stewart51able]

Never piss off the inspector. You have a long ways to go.

[@jamesconway4821]

You might want to consider plasing washer dryer in storage room making it laundry room gives more room for efuipment or car

[@WayneWatson1]

Hey, bugaboo is the property guard. He has to check out everything that comes onto the property :) Always test fit everything together, then go back and glue. The crimp collars on pex aren't that great. A lot of people have problems with them later on.

[@IntoTheDirtshop]

For those who are asking, yes most counties like this don’t have plumbing or other inspections, but there is still a health and safety for occupancy of a new home construction, from the health department. I believe that’s what’s going on here!

[@heaven-is-real]

those steel compression fittings are a no go (use the copper rings type instead) those steel ones are notorious for failing

[@seatravel8536]

Highly suggest, if you already have not done it, start a book with all the inspections, it will increase your home value if you ever sell, also will speed future inspections

[@brewmule6799]

Sanitary crosses are not code where I live. We use high low tees. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Cheezsoup]

The codes (if they exist) are not secret. Surely you could do your own inspection first (would catch things like you need 15" from the toilet centre), then (if required) get a full inspection done saves money in the long run, only pay for inspection once. If you have already checked everything you are virtually bound to pass. Most things are documented, there are very few opinions in codes. Expect any inspector to be a hardass, he/she/it will not let anything slide, and there 'should' be no surprises(if he/she/it is not a hardass and advises you... BONUS).

[@vegascorbin]

Didn't you have the same fail with your floor drains when you did the slab plumbing?

[@jedidiah5131]

Nope.

[@robertkordingjr2057]

For the trap primer just get a trap primer bell& distributor and come off the dead ended leg of the tee on the cold side.

[@davidoyama9753]

Great plumbing job ! Also, that was the longest drill extension that I have ever seen ! Good luck on your inspection so that you can use your stinky toilet ha ha ! Thanks !

[@floydferguson5366]

Great video!

[@williamkirkland265]

Good luck with the second inspection, don't forget to put support brackets on the temporary vent ??

[@johnblain417]

You may think that the smell from your septic system is bad, but it is far from the worst smell in the world? If you decide to keep chickens or any other poultry on your property that you intend to slaughter and butcher yourselves, please take heed of this advice. Make sure that you either bag up and seal for disposal, or preferably burn any carcasses or any other remains of raw uncooked parts of any bird that you slaughter. This is because the decay process in poultry starts very quickly. Especially in the temperatures that you have been experiencing recently. Believe it or not, you can get used to the smell of human and other animal waste over time to the point that you no longer notice it. Ask any livestock farmer. But you will never get used to the smell of rotting poultry. I spent 12 years working as a maintenance engineer in a food factory that had meat of all types being used in it's various processes, and you do get used to most of the smells associated with working in a plant like this. And being a maintenance engineer, I did my fair share of drain unblocking and sump emptying. And I managed will everything EXCEPT the poultry department. If there was a blockage in any part of that system, I had to wear full respirator gear as just one whiff of the decomposing poultry was enough to have you bring up anything you had eaten or drank in the previous 24 hours. That smell is something you can never get used to.

[@davidhutchison3343]

Code is the minimum. Half inch under is a fail. I've used toilets that just meet code, and they are a tight fit, especially for a large bloke. You won't regret having more room than the minimum code.

[@inglis7086]

laughed so hard when you sniffed the sewer line after you were told it was stinky - looking good guys

[@MySqueakyfoot]

After building my own house,the only thing I cannot take any credit for was the plumbing tie-in's. I roughed it out, then called in the professionals to tie it together. At which time I also had them install the manifold and wire up the 5 zone valves. That was 15 years ago, and turned out to be a 2 thumbs up decision.

[@WilliamPozo]

One way air valve .. i thought was called a studor vent...

[@suzisaintjames]

Save those extra roof panels! Perfect for your new chicken coop! 💜🌞🌵

[@MrAyyagari]

I get the feeling you don’t know the difference between a stack vent and an air admittance valve. One is to vent sewer gases to the outside. The air admittance valve is to prevent the traps from being sucked out due to a low pressure. It allows air to come in to equalize pressure.

[@hercorock123]

I wouldn’t of used the cross ty but stacked Ty’s so you don’t have problems later with snaking drains. Use a tank topper over toilet for added storage.

[@ustinman8446]

Do not I repeat Do not Penetrate the roof ! Put all you're venting out the side walls

[@markshropshire5995]

I have never heard of joint compound and tape does anyone else do that

[@apex007]

Most plumbers. Check out Steve lavs channel

[@martinw245]

PTFE jointing tape is used all the time in the UK on threaded joints. Jointing compound, for example Boss White is also common.

[@oldwilf4561]

You aint done much plumbing then, have you mate?

[@jasondonnelly8940]

yep, tape then dope . works perfect.

[@ericrichards5862]

Have not seen BOTH used on the same fitting, usually one or the other.

[@HaroldMalaby]

Wow that's a lot of changes. Understand but the "man" in me hates redoing work over so kudos to you guys for patience in the process. Bath time soon ;-)

[@jackonthefarm5540]

So... I know these videos are a couple of months after reality, but I would still like to suggest something. I love pex. It is superior to copper in several ways... but the worst type of pex crimp collar is the one you are using. They can leak after some time has passed because they relax. The copper rings that get compressed are superior. They never relax and leak. Also, as I have mentioned before, eliminate the elbow fittings. Just bend the pex. That is one of its advantages. The other advantage over copper is that if it freezes, it can swell without bursting... unlike copper.

[@Beandiptheredneck]

Jack on the Farm my whole house is done with pex, there’s not one joint between the manifold and the tap/valve is supplies!

[@tongsli]

Where will they be sleeping? in the camper inside the garage?

[@jamesconway4821]

And you can make the wall thinner by using furring strips instead of studs

[@11jdstein]

Like the faucet choice; brushed nickel is our favorite

[@jackpatteeuw9244]

I am surprised you are NOT use an interior plumbing vent (a.k.a. Air Admittance Valve). No exterior wall penetration and no smell. Different type of PEX crimp rings are very easy to remove. You can replace a whole section of pipe and not have any splices.

[@pierrebeauregard5369]

Youcoul diy a folding countertop over the sink with a narower opening to still use the sink on smaller clothing and to give extra folding space

[@utGort]

I thought that your area did not have codes.

[@eugeneharris6861]

In Idaho you have State inspection required for plumbing and electrical systems. Some counties require Building inspections and some don't. So the Building its self has no code requirements but the mechanical systems have to meet the State codes no matter where you live in Idaho.

[@wallykramer7566]

Idaho requires septic permit/inspection, but their county doesn't require other construction permits. See kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZTKomp6dq2sba8

[@floydc4]

The catch is Building codes they don't have, plumbing and I think electrical codes they have.

[@TripT5]

From experience the closet flange needs to be installed on top of your flooring .I just had to rip up two bathroom floors in a three year old house because of the flange was mounted flush with the flooring. The home owners only indication to the damage was failing grout ,once the installation was removed in the craw space the damage was revealed.I’m not a plumber but that’s what I was told by pro’s.Cant wait to see the siding videos.✌️

[@andrewpowell6457]

Oh well live & learn !!