2009年6月28日 · I’ve got a Merrill yard hydrant that has slowly deteriorated to a mere drip. I was sure that my problem was a crushed water line under our driveway, but when I dug it up and (intentionally) cut the pipe, I see that there is no problem with pressure or volume. So the problem is obviously a restriction in the hydrant.

2007年3月8日 · Anybody have a favorite brand? Any good tips on installation / bracing / protection? I’m looking for LOW maintenance.

2010年1月24日 · Go below the frost-line and use a yard hydrant over a gravel filled pit if you want to use it all year. But you can go shallow if the system is drained and blown out in cold weather like sprinkler systems are. If the water is flowing down hill, you can just put a line drain in a box to empty the system.

2010年7月7日 · The slab would be for a storage shed, unheated and free standing. I would tend to go with concrete so it will serve as the floor, but if I have to set footings below the frost line, I think it would be too much work. In which case I would go with crushed gravel and frame the floor. My concern about that method would be animals getting in and making their home between …

2016年9月30日 · Synopsis: When senior editor Andy Engel decided to build a freestanding garage next to his house, he opted for a frost-protected shallow foundation rather than a conventional slab with footings below frost depth and a stemwall atop the footings. Because the garage would only be heated intermittently, he needed to install rigid foam under the slab as …

2024年12月27日 · Podcast Episode 664: The Best of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast, Volume 8 The crew talks about pier foundations, shingle lifespan, training new carpenters, brick sidewalks, and rooftop decks.

2010年11月11日 · There are several benefits to frost-protected shallow foundations, but don't make sense everywhere. Find out if a shallow foundation would make sense for your home.

2007年8月5日 · What is the big advantage of replacing all my old full flow valves in the house when I redo my plumbing with the new quarter turn valves? When replacing at […]

2024年11月5日 · Restoration Mistakes & Wins From plumbing failures to environmental near disasters, OHJ staffers dish on our worst and best moments.

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