House Plumbing Top Out | Everything You Need To Know

House Plumbing Top Out | Everything You Need To Know
I'm walking around a home under construction here in the Dallas area, pointing out the intricacies of the plumbing system during the top out phase. Watch as I explain where each pipe goes, its purpose, and the vital role they play in the overall plumbing architecture. This is a unique opportunity to see first-hand how a house's plumbing network comes together and to understand the importance of getting it right during the top out. Perfect for apprentice plumbers, DIY enthusiasts, or anyone interested in the construction process, this video demystifies the complex world of residential plumbing. Join me in exploring the backbone of home comfort and functionality - the plumbing system!
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[@logan6675]

Was a new construction plumber for 5 years here in Indiana, most residential, some apartments. Just now switched to residential service. Loved almost everything about construction and learned so much, only thing i didnt like was the pay😂 doubled my hourly rate switching jobs. Have a long road ahead and always trying to learn more. Appreciate you sharing your passion for plumbing. In my opinion, to be a great plumber, you have to be good at so many other aspects of life.

[@atlas3863]

Thats how its done👍 your new construction experience will make you better service plumber. never get complacent or cocky, it always bites you in the ass, the learning never stops. i worked new construction. residential,commercial, solar and water conditioning for about 8 years then went into service plumbing. i often find myself servicing plumbing on houses and buildings i helped install. giving me an advantage. new construction also builds character and mental toughness. if you can survive 4 years + in the ditch you can do anything.

[@jacobkindsvatter4055]

You know what i love about plumbing is I actually stopped plumbing for 2 years i got tired of negative attitudes at work but i ended up working as a framer for that time, i got tired of those guys even faster but what i learned as a framer made me that much better as a plumber, knowing what i know now really helps me with stack and manifold placement on ground rough stage and my jobs run just super smooth

[@ThatFixItGuy]

I was always taught the toilet flange should go on the finish floor. Was I taught wrong? So many flanges on the subfloor these days. I've seen too many leaks due to this.

[@jacobbowling263]

Another great video Roger you are the best plumber to do it.

[@RogerWakefield]

Thanks brother

[@jacobbowling263]

My pleasure.

[@LindseyM99]

Thank you Roger for this video ! Please keep them coming

[@JTTTTx]

That offset closet flange is not approved by the UPC. You have to use the one that has the 45 made into flange. Look up “Kozy Collar “, for an easier way to go through the roof and seal the stack.

[@cornpop7805]

The condensate drain for my concealed duct split system was something I still needed to figure out. This video gave me the answer I needed! Many thanks! I've not seen this addressed in any other videos. Hopefully, it's acceptable to run it into the trap for the kitchen sink...

[@Bobherry]

You should explain the loopvent some more how it works.

[@thomaslawrence6353]

I was a plumber's helper for a long time. A lot of the skills that I learned have greatly benefitted me now as an engineer.

[@plumbermanplumbingllc7547]

The term Top Out had me puzzled for a minute as I've always heard of it as 2nd rough or "tubset". All the same, different terms. It looks great, the only thing I would do differently at this stage of my career is use 3 X 4 closet bends to bring up the toilets in 4" and leave them alone(Or cutting them down to a reasonable level if they're too tall) until trim stage. Here in FL, lots of tile.. I like letting the floor guys or tilers get up to the 4" riser then cutting it flush with the floor and then cementing my pvc flange with stainless ring right on the floor. Then, tap con into the concrete or wood screws if 2nd floor. The copper stub outs are great as long as the water doesn't tear up copper in under 40 years IMO. A little $$ as opposed to pex stub outs, but they are nice. The cleanouts for the kitchen sink are a great addition, nice job there. Another fine vid Roger.

[@RogerWakefield]

I love seeing how other people would do things…thanks for sharing! 😎

[@TheTurpin1234]

Great plumbing, the drywallers hate you for the giant unrecessed nail guards though. You can't hide it. Theres just a big bump in the wall. Trim guy loves that too I'm sure.

[@9ijnht5rdx]

Did he manufacturers of the copper turn outs update their product as there were problems with them in the past.

[@Zaldabin]

Mr. Roger, you mentioned a regulator for the Range. Why is that necessary? Is the gas meter of high pressure?

[@theguyjt7921]

There's a regulator built into most appliances. He meant straight to the connection in the range.

[@frankyyy9725]

Im trying to get my Plumbing license and start my own Company could you still do well by yourself with just you and a van or would you recommend some employees

[@leach713]

Great stuff!! Plumbing was good , up to code , I would have done a few thing different but hey .

[@RogerWakefield]

I would've done a few things differently too, but that's what is so cool about the trades, there's more than one right way to do things 😎

[@elhectorback]

That loop in the kitchen to vent it isn’t a dry vent?

[@Calebhasfaith]

How much do you make from plumbing right now?

[@christopherleroy5447]

i didn't see any vertical strapping. Also, on the structure nail plates there should be nails in every hole.

[@markthompson7127]

Why does every stack turned up in the slab? Look like it's crooked?

[@BlackHoleForge]

On the next episode of This New House, Roger does a walkthrough and shows us all the pipes.

[@RogerWakefield]

The pipes are the only thing I care about 😂

[@buckfiden3572]

Add a clean out at base of 3" stacks

[@BuilderBob1]

This is so foreign to me living in the north, seeing bare studs but subfloor is CONCRETE instead of wood.

[@EternallyThankful-os6pz]

What was all that green paint all over EVERYTHING about waiste high ?!? Never seen that before - in Ohio.

[@theguyjt7921]

Borate treatment. Termites and mold resistant.

[@rosegold7975]

The plumbing and electrical is the only thing nice in those cheap home builds. Gott love the cardboard sheathing, water heater in the unconditioned garage, blown-in insulation, 100% flexible ducts, air leakage that adds up to that of an open window, foundations that won't last more than a decade or two, and overall pathetic craftsmanship on the framing.

[@gregorycerven3484]

I didn't think it was allowed to drain AC condensate into your sanitary sewer. Where are these houses?

[@RogerWakefield]

This is in the Dallas area

[@Dudjrkfjjffjkffu]

Some areas don’t allow you to do this because it is costly to treat water. In my area, I’m allowed to dump condensates into the sewer. When I lived up north we had to dump condensate outside or into the storm drain.

[@greycat5400]

Some busy framers there haha.

[@RogerWakefield]

They do not slow down at all 😂

[@Cactus35YT]

Hi roger

[@RogerWakefield]

How's it going?

[@Cactus35YT]

@@RogerWakefield good I really love your videos

[@RogerWakefield]

I appreciate it, are you a plumber?

[@Cactus35YT]

@@RogerWakefield I want to be one when I grow up

[@yangashi]

I still don't get why wooden houses are being built. One spark, one gust of wind, one shake and it's gone.

[@RogerWakefield]

What would you prefer they be made out of?

[@milesesprit7601]

Concrete.

[@yangashi]

@@RogerWakefield Concrete with steel rods and bricks for walls. Just like we do here in Europe.

[@cornpop7805]

Stick built houses are most common in areas where wood is in abundance. In these areas wood is so cheap it's difficult to justify other building materials. In the many areas of the world where wood is not in great abundance, the cost of wood is considerably higher. This leads people to choose other building materials. I imagine there aren't many stick built houses in Egypt, for example. However, there are plenty of 150 yr old stick built homes, so it must not be too bad.

[@yangashi]

@@cornpop7805 There is abundance of wood here too. Furniture, firewood and even paper is dirty cheap compared to US and Canada. I guess it's mostly down to habit how houses are being built. And in the US started by wanting to build as fast as possible in the 1600s onwards and never stopped. Breaking habits, especially bad ones, it's hard.

[@billcook9313]

Typical southern slab shack,

[@RogerWakefield]

It’s a lot bigger than a shack, the company hired to build these houses are doing a great job