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Show 1 Page 1- 6- Home iSiTJiAXMfiliyhf?111 J Public can purchase discounted construction supplies By fflCH GARDNER Oriando Sentinel Q. I am getting ready to remodel my bathroom, and I am confused about how to purchase my sinks and faucets. I am told there are advantages if I let the plumber supply them, but I don't want to pay too much. What is my best op .ion? A. All consumers want the best . value for their dollar, and no one wants to be overcharged. With the advent of home centers, die public can purchase construction supplies, plumber will handle the delivery of the material to the job site and verify that your selections meet local, state and federal codes. The plumbing contractor will warranty me product for one year and, if an item is defective, the plumber will handle getting k replaced at no charge to you. It comes down to dollars and cents, service and safety. When all is said and done, and all of the bills are paid, odds are that you will save time and money if you let the plumbing contractor supply the sinks and faucets. Q. I am remodeling and I am told including plumbing fixtures, at discounted prices. Wholesalers also offer discounted pricing to the public, but contractors receive even lower pricing based on their volume purchasing with the wholesaler. The plumbing contractor can purchase the fixtures, mark them up and still sell them to you at a dis- count When making your purchasing decision, make sure that you look at the whole picture. The plumber provides many services that you vill not receive if you supply your own fixtures. The S -". "- my shower valves need to be pressure balanced. What does this mean? valves comA. Pnssure-bsSance- d on the in for a drop pressure pensate cold water side of your plumbing syssuch as when the toilet is tem flushed with an equivalent decrease in hot water. This protects someone who is taking a shower from getting scalded. The building code requires these valves in the replacement or installation of fixtures in all showers and tubshower combinations. However, d valves, which nonpressure-balance- would be in older homes, may be repaired if necessary. Most, if not all, major offer pressure-balaace- d manufactur-er- s valves. Questions are answered by Rich Gardner of Ferguson Enterprises in Orlando, Flo. He is a member Remodeiers Council, an arm Home Builders Association of the of the cf Mid-Florid- a. Address questions to Ask the Remodeler, The Orlardo Sentinel, P.O. Box 111, Orlando, Flo. V' A- 4. J - - I. Ar- 4 .1 . Tl I, New Indianola Mew & Paysoia ACREAGE-8- 4 acres in hdisnoia. Prime farm ground. Also. 5 acres in Payson with well permit, please ask lor Neal (NH218) fit trrr - .1 New listing! One Xleeknva listing! New So&diviiion! Is (w you want Brand scanfcin now 2 stonH 3100 sq ft. tow. 3 bed, 3 bat), suparoutdesac lot. 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