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#8452 - 11/09/06 07:28 PM Re: framing question
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Registered: 09/19/06
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Loc: Kingsville Ontario
Thanks kman I have some pics that will explain better. you said four feet in front, as it stands I only have 40 1/2" from flange to wall that won't give me enough room?

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#8453 - 11/09/06 08:09 PM Re: framing question
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mrlen,

I notice that your shower drain is not centered or even close. This will create a steep slope at the far end of the shower floor. It appears to be 7-9" from the far wall, this means you will have an elevation rise of about 1" in the space of 8 " or so?

Luckily that area is not where you will be standing or walking? It's do-able, just remember that you will have to use a small size tile on the floor.

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#8454 - 11/09/06 09:29 PM Re: framing question
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hey jaz thanks for the reply I need all the input I can get before I start. From the far wall to center of drain it measures 14" will the slope be to drastic? I could move the drain but I'd rather not. And as far as my spacing from the center of toilet flange to shower wall what would be a sufficient space. Thanks alot everybody.


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#8455 - 11/10/06 03:01 AM Re: framing question
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Registered: 08/07/06
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Loc: Pea Ridge, Arkansas
40" will probably get you by, it'll just be a little tight. You might go with a round bowl instead of elongated to give you a little more room. You want to be able to stand up from the toilet and not hit your head on the wall. You could take the toilet (if you have it) and set it on the flange with no wax or bolts and see what kind of space you'll have. I don't know what the code would be for your area, you might check with a local code enforcement or a licensed plumber. They usually have a "desired" clearance, and a "minimum" clearance. Personally I would test it, it's kind of a personal preference.
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#8456 - 11/10/06 03:07 AM Re: framing question
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Looking at your pix a second time, would it be possible to rotate your toilet 90 degrees so that the back of it is against the wall on the left of the pic?
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#8457 - 11/10/06 07:25 AM Re: framing question
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Loc: Kingsville Ontario
ya that's not going to work I thought of that too. It's 18" for the wall to the flange. Thanks kman, I'm gonna take the bowl out and place it on the flange to see how much clearence. Thanks again

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#8458 - 11/10/06 08:11 AM Re: framing question
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Loc: Ontario, Canada
I see you don't have any shower controls roughed in yet so heres a little tip. Try to re arrange your studs where the shower controls will be. Place the center of the controls between a stud opening, which is 14-1/2" It will make it alot easier to do the plumbing.
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#8459 - 11/10/06 08:55 AM Re: framing question
mrlen Offline
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Registered: 09/19/06
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Loc: Kingsville Ontario
Thanks RC I will do that. Is It ideal to put the controls on the long walls or could I put it on the short wall? The long walls face the opening, but I don image alot of water coming out.

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#8460 - 11/10/06 07:56 PM Re: framing question
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For a neo angle shower its best to keep the controls on the side walls adjacent to the door opening.
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#8461 - 11/10/06 09:53 PM Re: framing question
mrlen Offline
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Registered: 09/19/06
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Thanks alot Rc for all your help!!

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