When you are building your dream home or renovating your old sweet home, then focusing on its decoration and design is not sufficient; you should plan for its long-term durability and functionality. A successful home depends on how its plumbing and electrical systems are planned and installed.
Future-proofing your home means making a system that fulfils your present requirements and that is also ready for the technical changes in coming future. In this blog, we will discuss how to future-proof your home’s plumbing and electrical systems.
Why Future-Proofing Matters?
Today’s technology and lifestyle are evolving very fast. Every home is equipped with more advanced electrical devices and plumbing systems. If your electric or plumbing systems are not planned well, then the chances of frequent repairs or replacement increase. That is why investing in the right quality saves you from major future problems.
Future-Proofing Your Plumbing System
Use a durable and flexible piping system.
Always choose strong and high-quality pipes that last long, such as PEX or copper. PEX pipes are strong, flexible, rust-free, and easy to install. These are the best choices for new homes.
Install water-saving fittings.
To save water and reduce your water bill spending use a low-flow showerhead, taps, and toilet flushes. These items are easily available at a good plumbing supply store and are designed to last long without any issues.
Install extra shutoff valves and access points.
To ease the maintenance, Install different shut-off valves for important areas such as the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room. Apart from this, fitting access points behind walls and floors helps you in future maintenance.
Install a water filtration system.
Clean and hygienic water is not a luxury; it is a basic need. A house-level water filtration system provides clean and safe water, It also increases the life of the pipes and appliances.
Future-Proofing Your Plumbing System
Install a large electric panel.
Old homes usually do not have much power capacity that is required to fulfill current needs. If you are making a new home or renovating your old one, then install a panel which have a facility to add an extra circuit, such as electric vehicle, solar panel, or a smart device.
Plan for high-power appliances
If you want to run a workshop or a piece of heavy machinery in your home, then you may require a three-phase electricity connection. In this situation, a rotatory phase converter is a better choice, which can convert single-phase electricity into three-phase electricity. With this phase converter, you can use industrial and commercial machines at your home.
Use a conduit pipe for wiring.
Changing wire or installing a new wire thatise behind the walls are a hectic task sometimes. If you use conduit pipe for your home’s wiring it makes it very easy to install a new wire or change the existing one.
Get extra sockets and USB ports.
Today, there are so many advanced electric devices used in our homes. So it is important to install USB charging ports to simplify charging. It would be very convenient to have sockets installed near the bed, kitchen island, and even in outside areas.
Final Thought
Getting your home’s plumbing and electrical systems future-ready is a smart investment. This not only saves your money from frequent repair and maintenance but also keeps your dream home ready for lifestyle and technology changes.
Whether they are high-quality pipes or fittings you got from a plumbing supply store or a rotary phase converter that is installed for commercial uses, once planned accordingly, makes you worry-free and relaxed for years to come.
Whether you’re buying a new home or an old one, if the utility system is iwell-planneded, your home will be completely future-ready!
With a Master in Architectural Studies from University of Pennysylvania, Marwa Haydar has pioneered living spaces since 2005. Her expertise, initially honed in a prestigious architectural firm, is evident in her approach to creating environments. Marwa became part of our team in 2019 and has since been a driving force in our home improvement section, known for her practical yet stylish solutions. She’s been spearheading our design workshops since then, infusing her passion for teaching into her work. In her leisure time, Marwa enjoys exploring historic architecture and is an enthusiastic pottery hobbyist, further enriching her understanding of form and texture.
