Recent content by Todd J

Thanks guys. I routed the water line in question into the valve by passing it through the stud. I still need to install the lines for the tube spout and shower head, but that should be straight forward. The next phase of the project is to install the cement backer board...

Thanks hj and john for the advice. The stud interferes with the outlet for the water line. I think I will use hj's advice and just route the water line through the stud as needed. The wall is pretty studded as is, spaced at 7 1/2, 10 1/5 (void for valve), and 9 inches. The latter being sister'd...

No, it is not a load bearing wall.

Hi, I've installed a new tub and now its time to mount and plumb in the new rough-in valve. The issue is that the new valve needs to be moved over 1 inch from the old valve to account for the new tubs drain location. However this lands the valve right into an existing stud. My options seem to be...