Bathroom renovation questions

2/10/2016 at 5:18:47 PM

For bathtub, it depending on how rooms are setup.

For shaving joist, it also depends on what load the joist is taking.

Both of this type of condition should be consulted by designer which can coordinate any necessary review/consultant for you.

2/10/2016 at 8:15:05 PM

It is my belief that as long as there is one tub within the residence for small children to bath then the rest is purely preference.

Shaving the joists.. Nothong I've heard before and as previously stated on the other answer I would be cautious and lead away from that approach.

There are other options where the sub floor is removed and a reinforced shower pan is put in its place. Meaning no unnecessary shaving of floor joists. I have used a brand called Tuff form shower pan for wheelchair accessible showers with great success.

Cheers and good luck with the reno!

2/10/2016 at 11:08:40 PM

Do the all comparable properties have the bath you are speaking of? Joists are meant to carry load at their regular dimension, no less. Have an engineers stamp on that one!

2/10/2016 at 11:43:52 PM

Hi Lil,

I would try to look at real options.

Both "Schluter" and " Wedi" offer walk in shower options.

I have attached two links for you

http://us.wedi.de/training-videos/youtube-videos.php

http://www.schluter.ca/schluter-ca/en_CA/Shower-System/c/SS

Another way is to only cut the sub-floor and

re-inforce with 2"x 4" where the sub-floor has been removed. This can get you as much as 3/4" plus adding underlay to your existing floor will bring you even closer. Then if you go radiant heat that will bring the floor up higher still.

But, before all that " Don't cut your floor joists"!, as they are engineered that way for a reason.

Next find a "Wedi" or Schluter" certified installer and the rest will be easy.

Cheers,

Wayne Balliet

Project Manager

Builtru Construction

2/11/2016 at 5:10:52 PM

For resale, yes I strongly suggest you have a bathtub in the master suite.