Plumbing

Appropriately designed plumbing systems in climates that are subject to freezing temperatures are of utmost importance. All components of the water system must be evaluated carefully, including storage, supply, waste, vent, and septic systems. The more extreme the conditions, the more critical the need for a properly designed system becomes. Proper plumbing design, materials, installation, and service will insure your water needs are met no matter the conditions in the frigid north.

The Cold Climate Housing Research Center offers information on cold climate plumbing.

   

Our Research

 

Alternatives for Summer Water Heating
Snapshot (PDF)

Our Resources

 

Alaska HomeWise: Boilers (8/3/09)
part 1 (mp3) | part 2 (mp3)

Alaska HomeWise: HRV (6/22/09)
part 2 (mp3)

Alaska HomeWise: Home Orientation (6/8/09)
part 2 (mp3)

Alaska HomeWise: New Concrete (9/28/09)
part 2 (mp3)

Alaska HomeWise: Offgassing (1/18/10)
part 2 (mp3)

Ask A Builder: Heat Tape
9/2/09 (PDF)

Ask A Builder: Insulating Hot Water Tanks
11/25/09 (PDF)

Ask A Builder: Septic Tank Pumping
10/28/09 (PDF)

Ask A Builder: Screaming Shower
9/30/09 (PDF)

Energy Focus: Septic Systems
2/19/09 (PDF)

Links

 

Alaska DEC On-Site Disposal Systems
Webpage (link)

Alaska DEC - Options for Installing or Upgrading Septic Systems in the State of Alaska
Webpage (link)

Alaska DEC - Septic Engineered Plans Review
Webpage (link)

Rainwater Catchment
Webpage (link)