214First time ever installing a water heater, or doing any plumbing...(lemmy.world)posted 1 year ago byAnother Person @lemmy.worldin homeimprovement@lemmy.worldView comments41 commentssavehidereportSort:HotTopControversialNewOldYou are viewing a single thread.View all comments View context [ +- ]Another Person @lemmy.worldOP3 points1 year agoIt provides thermal insulation since the tank is on a concrete slab. permalinksavereportparentreply