Plumbing Mistakes to Avoid When Building a Home
This Common Plumbing Mistake Could Cost You Big.
When you are building a custom home, a lot of decisions feel like they can wait. Plumbing is one area where a few early decisions can save you a major headache later, especially in the shower.
Here is one issue we see homeowners miss when they are planning a build in Cache Valley, including Logan, Utah.
Know Your Shower Fixtures Before Rough-In Plumbing
You do not need every single plumbing fixture picked out on day one, but you should know your shower fixtures early.
Why? Because the valve that goes in the wall is typically brand specific.
Shower Valves and Fixtures MUST Match Brands
If your plumber installs a Moen valve, you will need a Moen trim kit and fixtures that match that valve. Other brands work the same way.
That means this is not a place where you can mix and match later without consequences.
The Costly Problem: Discovering the Mistake After Tile
Here is where things can get painful.
If the wrong valve gets installed and your shower is already built out, waterproofed, and tiled, fixing that mistake can mean tearing out finished tile just to access the valve and replace it.
That is a costly setback, and it is avoidable.
Why Experience Matters (and Saves You Money)
This is exactly why it pays to hire people who know what they are doing.
A builder and plumbing team that understands the sequence of a custom home build will plan for these brand-specific requirements early, so you are not stuck making expensive changes after finishes are installed.
FAQ
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Not all of them, but shower fixtures should be decided early because the in-wall valve is usually brand specific.
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Typically no. The in-wall valve and the trim kit usually need to be the same brand and compatible model.
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If the shower is already waterproofed and tiled, fixing it can require removing tile to access and replace the valve.
Quick Checklist Before Your Plumbing Gets Started
Before rough-in plumbing begins, make sure you can answer:
What brand are we using for the shower valve and trim?
Do we have the shower valve model confirmed?
Are we choosing a shower system that matches the valve that is going in the wall?
Who is verifying compatibility before tile goes in?
Building in Cache Valley? Let’s Talk Through the Details
At Bergeson Construction, we build custom homes across Cache Valley and around Logan, UT, and we help homeowners make the right decisions at the right time so the build stays on track.
If you are planning a custom residential home build, commercial build, or a major renovation, reach out and tell us what you are working on! We’d love to help.
