Beall & Associates, Inc. specializes in the design of very efficient and cost-effective plumbing systems, particularly for mid and high-rise buildings. These systems include the following:
Single-Stack Drainage Systems
The cost of piping in conventional waste and vent systems is substantial, particularly in high-rise construction. We have standardized our designs on engineered “single-stack” systems which substantially reduces first costs and increases reliability over conventional systems. We have used this system in more than a dozen high-rise buildings and have never had a reported instance of “suds” overflow, a problem all too common in high-rises using conventional code-minimum systems.
PEX Water Piping
Beall & Associates, Inc. is a firm proponent of PEX water piping systems when designed properly and installed using proper materials and methods. We have used PEX extensively in more than a dozen large projects and have never heard of a failure of the materials or system. We believe that a properly engineered system is not only less costly than a conventional all copper system, it will be more efficient and more reliable.
Hot Water Temperature Maintenance
It is not enough to produce domestic hot water very efficiently, size the systems properly and protect against Legionella, you must provide effective temperature maintenance. This means that hot water must be delivered to fixtures in a timely fashion and without fluctuations in temperature and pressure. One thing we have learned from working with hotel operators and from reviewing existing properties; there can be noisy a/c units, pipes can rattle in walls, spaces can be stuffy, but by far the worst offence is a lousy shower in the morning.