by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Aug 20, 2022 | Building Codes, Building Systems, Construction Practices
You need to install GFCI or GFI outlets in your bathroom because bathrooms are wet areas and GFCI outlets will automatically shut off if water comes in contact with the electrical current. Building and Electrical Codes typically require at least one GFCI per bathroom...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Nov 3, 2021 | Apartment Renovations, Building Systems, Renovations
Toilets can be put into two categories: floor mounted and wall-mounted (also referred to as wall-hung). Like any other fixture or finish that you choose for new home renovations, toilets have implications related to aesthetics, ergonomics, cost, installation, and...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jan 10, 2021 | Building Systems, Sustainable Design
A ductless mini split is a heat pump system which can provide heating and cooling. It has an exterior condenser which is connected to interior cassettes through a series of lines. The interior cassettes are all controlled independently allowing you to set different...