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Exactly my friend. that's why we (inspectors) use IRC R104.11 to supersede other codes. It allows the flexibility necessary for building officials to accept any viable material or method. I use it to allow that Kerdi Membrane & also the one-step mud job both over drywall. :cool:

Hi Tom, I would consult with your local tile contractors, building inspector and waterproofing manufacturers in your area. HotMop is a tried, tested and approved method for me. A traditional pan liner is also good. I would go with NTCA W231. cleavage membrane "tar paper" stapled to your studs...

I also approve the One-Coat Method per NTCA W222-09 per IRC R104.11

obviously a few of you are not up to date and it shows. Section R702.4.2 allows a glass mat gypsum backer in a shower. Tile bonded directly to gypsum board was what the code was written to stop no matter how you read or twist it. Although the use of gypsum board with a bonded waterproof...