Plumbing Golden

Indeed, the late 19th century, dubbed the Gilded Age, saw the increased adoption of indoor plumbing in American households. This modern sanitation convenience appeared predominantly in the homes of the nation's wealthier classes. But even within urban settings, the majority of people were still using something other than indoor plumbing for their bodily functions. And while the situation in the cities was bad, the condition of "restrooms" in rural America was even worse.

The most frequent plumbing service request we get here in Golden is for the good old-fashioned problem of leaks—leaky faucets, pipes, and fixtures. They're not only inevitable but also an urgent problem that demands attention to prevent water line wastage and the kind of damage to your property that makes a faucet look like a reasonable expenditure.

The plumbing profession encompasses the installation, maintenance, and repair of systems used for water, sewage, and drainage in homes, businesses, and factories. Plumbers work mainly with pipes, fittings, and fixtures to deliver water and drain away wastewater. The plumbing trade covers a wide variety of tasks, from mending a drippy faucet to ensuring that a large industrial plant has functional plumbing. Plumbers must use good judgment to figure out where and how to install and repair piping systems. They also need to be familiar with using basic plumbing tools and obeying local plumbing codes.

Golden City Plumbing, which has been part of the community since 1923, is the oldest plumbing contractor in Golden.

By the 1930s, indoor plumbing was a common feature in the majority of houses in Golden.

The bathrooms of 1880 in Golden combined simplicity with a functional nature. They most often featured a standalone clawfoot tub made of durable cast iron lined with porcelain. Sinks and toilets were separate fixtures, with sinks mounted on elegant pedestal bases or resting atop carved wooden stands that made them look as if they were art. The toilets themselves usually had a high tank and were operated by pulling a chain. The fixtures and finishes were typically made of white porcelain, with brass and copper accents, and the decorative tiles on the wall and floor often formed small geometric patterns. Perhaps the most notable influence on the decorative finishes and fixtures in the bathrooms of this era was the Victorian style, with its emphasis on "art." Indoor plumbing was becoming more common, but many homes still relied on chamber pots and outdoor privies, particularly in areas that were less urbanized.

Toilets that flush became more prevalent in U.S. homes during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, largely thanks to the modern plumbing that began to appear in houses around the 1880s. By the 1920s and '30s, toilets that flush were nearly standard in American homes and were undeniably making some significant quantity of "number two" more sanitary than it had been in earlier eras.

During the medieval era, the common man relieved himself into a chamber pot inside his home. When the pot was full, its contents would be poured into the nearest street or river. If you were a wealthy medieval European, your bathroom was a bit nicer. You might have had a garderobe, which was a small room or vertical shaft that allowed waste to drop away from the building. In even larger homes, you might have had access to a "water closet." Something like these has been an essential part of every home since chamber pots were first used.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the United States saw the introduction and subsequent establishment of toilet paper as a common bathroom necessity. Although it became accessible in the 1850s, the vast improvements in plumbing and the corresponding use of indoor toilets led to its rise as a household must. By the early 1900s, it was effectively an "end product" of a huge industrial and "toilet technology" revolution that had happened in American homes in the previous few decades.

Prior to the invention of the modern toilet, the primary methods available for humans to relieve themselves were chamber pots, privies, and the great outdoors. Chamber pots were used indoors and were emptied by the residents of the household at dawn. Privies, which are also known as pit toilets, were small structures located away from the main home, often found on a short path that led to a nearby woodlot or other suitable open space. In the absence of these two options, humans would make use of designated areas in the great outdoors.