Dana Mueller
Dana
Very new member of the forum. I'm so glad I found this site! Thank you all for posting such helpful stuff, questions and answers.
I called Kohler today because I am going to install the CI Bellwether (60x30 alcove) on the second floor of my home. I asked about the installation instructions regarding the use of a ledger board. The answer I received was that the ledger board was not necessary but would not hurt the tub or void the warranty. When I brought up HJ and Terry's point about using the ledger as a level contact point between a tiled wall and tub to prevent shifting the Kohler representative on the phone agreed that that made sense and stated that the tiled wall is not taken into consideration regarding the directions to shim the feet.
I just thought I'd share this since I've been reading and thinking about what should be done. Without experience it can be intimidating to not follow manufacturer instructions to a T (even if super-experienced/knowledgeable people say otherwise). I think it's clear that the way to go is a ledger and that any fears that the tub will be hurt by a ledger or that it voids the warranty are unwarranted, per the Kohler rep I spoke with.
I called Kohler today because I am going to install the CI Bellwether (60x30 alcove) on the second floor of my home. I asked about the installation instructions regarding the use of a ledger board. The answer I received was that the ledger board was not necessary but would not hurt the tub or void the warranty. When I brought up HJ and Terry's point about using the ledger as a level contact point between a tiled wall and tub to prevent shifting the Kohler representative on the phone agreed that that made sense and stated that the tiled wall is not taken into consideration regarding the directions to shim the feet.
I just thought I'd share this since I've been reading and thinking about what should be done. Without experience it can be intimidating to not follow manufacturer instructions to a T (even if super-experienced/knowledgeable people say otherwise). I think it's clear that the way to go is a ledger and that any fears that the tub will be hurt by a ledger or that it voids the warranty are unwarranted, per the Kohler rep I spoke with.