Tools & Resources
Install Plumbing to Wall Framing
Water Pipes
Piping is installed through service holes provided in studs and wall plates. Plumbing grommets must be inserted in service holes before water pipes are installed. Grommets prevent noise from water hammer and isolate copper pipes from the steel frame. When using plastic pipes use electrical grommets.
Saddle
Use Nylon saddles when fixing copper or PVC piping to steel frames.
Plumbing Fittings
Plumbing fittings and associated components are fitted to timber noggings installed by the plumber. Plumbing noggings used on Boxed stud systems are to be a maximum 20mm thick.
Note: When copper piping is fixed directly to steel frames it must be insulated from the coated steel members.
Caution: CCA treated timbers are corrosive to steel. Do not fix in direct contact with steel frames. The use of oxyacetylene requires care so as not to deform and strip coating from steel framework.
