Upgrading 3 Floor Traps at The Stone Condominium (Paya Terubong, Penang) – Anti-Odor & Cockroach Protection
When living in a modern high-rise condominium like The Stone in Paya Terubong, Penang , small plumbing details make a massive difference in your daily living environment. Standard developer-issued plastic grates often let unpleasant sewer gases, foul odors, and cockroaches creep up into your living spaces. Recently, a unit owner at The Stone reached out to PEN Handyman Services with a clear goal: eliminate foul sewage smells and block cockroach entries across the entire unit. To solve this permanently, we replaced all 3 floor traps in the unit: Master Bathroom Shared Bathroom Balcony Yard Area The Problem: Standard Plastic Grates The original developer covers were basic plastic round grates seated over concrete openings. While they allow water to drain, they lack an airtight seal. In high-rise buildings, air pressure changes in the main drainage stack frequently push sewer odors and pests right through these open grates and into your home. The Solution: Tile-Insert Heavy-Duty Stainle...