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Plumbing Web
Connection Guest Column
Top 3 Plumbing Trends of 2016
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As plumbing contractors enter 2016, they can count on a few
consumer trends to continue to pick up steam. The interest
in advanced technology and water efficiency continues to
increase, and interior designers are observing a rising
interest in luxury items off the beaten path.
Technology
 As
manufacturers continue to make more technologically advanced
fixtures and appliances (and consumers continue to buy
them), plumbing contractors will be required to keep up in
terms of training. A shining example of how far technology
has come is the
Kohler DTV Prompt® Digital Showering System, a
Bluetooth-enabled smart shower that adds sound, steam and
lighting to the bathing experience. Add to this the array of
touch screens, apps, electric mirrors, and self-cleaning
remote-control toilets that have been released into the
market and it’s clear that continued training with a focus
on technology is essential.
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Conservation
Going hand-and-hand with advanced technology is water
conservation, where California is leading the charge in
mandating
water efficient plumbing fixtures. In 2015, the state
imposed mandatory water restrictions for the first time to
lower water usage by 25 percent. A trickling of states also
have water efficiency standards that exceed federal
mandates, and this is expected to increase. With
nearly half of plumbing retailers reporting that
consumers were interested in green products last year, this
trend comes as no surprise to plumbing contractors.
Luxury
Beer taps in the kitchen? The rise of the bidet? These are a
couple of
remodeling trend predictions for 2016. Because of the
rising popularity of craft brewing, interior designers are
increasingly seeing demand for beer taps. In addition.
bidets were included in 5 percent of renovated master
bathrooms, according to Houzz.com. Decorative plumbing is
another kitchen and bathroom trend here to stay - appliances
and fixtures that look like they were made on Etsy but
connect to wifi appear to be the sweet spot.
Elmer Zubiate of
On Time Elmer Plumbing has lived in San Antonio, Texas
for more than 20 years. In addition to
plumbing services, Elmer specializes in HVAC systems and
swimming pools.
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