Vented stack and trap plumbing

Standard odor/gas control via vent stacks and water traps at each fixture.

Cost
Low
Upkeep
None
Lifespan
30-50+ years for PVC/cast-iron vent stack and trap plumbing
Embodied carbon
Low
Space / material use
Low
Output timing
None
Skill to repair
Basic

Note: Cost, carbon and footprint are rated against the other options for this same need, not in absolute terms.

Inputs

none

Outputs

none

Sources

What this page does not tell you

No sizing or quantities: how much a technique yields, and how much a household needs, both depend on the build and the people, so the catalogue compares options rather than dimensioning them. It carries no bill of materials and no build sequence, and it is written for an oceanic, clay-soil climate (Normandy, France). Regulatory notes are indicative and need confirming locally.