Small plumbing upgrades make a bathroom safer and easier for a senior to use independently. The changes are modest and the effect is large.
The grab bars
Grab bars near the toilet and in the shower give the steadying grip. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Green Bay, the bars install into the wall studs.
The hand shower
A hand shower with a long hose reaches the seated user. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Green Bay, the hand shower makes the shower easier.
The shower bench
A built-in or a transfer bench turns the shower into a seated one. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Green Bay, the bench pairs with the hand shower.
The comfort height
A comfort-height toilet sits higher, making the stand easier. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Green Bay, the extra height helps the knees.
The anti-scald
A pressure-balancing valve holds the temperature steady against the scalds. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Green Bay, the valve is the safety upgrade.
The lighting
Brighter, well-placed lighting in the bath reduces the falls. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Green Bay, the light is part of the safety.
The call
Adapt the bath for the years ahead. Call 888-217-3585 and Green Bay Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Green Bay pro for the upgrades.
Plumbing in Green Bay: what to know
In Green Bay, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Brown County — from Allouez, Bellevue and Howard to ZIP codes like 54302, 54301, 54303 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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