First of all thanks to all the helpful people on this forum. I've lurked here for some time and gotten invaluable info.
I am building a simple cabin in the Ozarks. You can check out the progress at:
http://cabin.foxlore.net/cabin/index.shtml
I am laying out the DWV pipes and am looking for any helpful info that the knowledgeable folks on the forums here are willing to give. I've posted a video on youtube that I hope is helpful.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ofwdwsnfrfg
The basic setup is a bath with a WC, lav, and shower stall. A washtub (possibly double) sits in the kitchen on the other side of the wall. All of these run to a main 3" stack that runs out the bottom of the cabin to a future septic tank.
Right now I've got the shower drain running through the floor joists. This underside area of the cabin will be cold in the winter so I am trying to get the trap tucked up into the cavity between the joists (which will be insulated) as much as possible.
Should I drop that whole shower drain down to run under the joists?
I haven't found anything (in the big box stores) built to support the stack. Do I just use a clamp of some sort at the floor level to support the stack and then run straps to support it side-to-side or what? My DIY books don't go in detail on a "new" stack install.
Do I need keep the roof vent as big as 3" or can I drop it down to a smaller pipe going up and out?
Any majors mistakes that you can see?
I can post pictures from my drawing if any are needed.
Thanks much!
PK
I am building a simple cabin in the Ozarks. You can check out the progress at:
http://cabin.foxlore.net/cabin/index.shtml
I am laying out the DWV pipes and am looking for any helpful info that the knowledgeable folks on the forums here are willing to give. I've posted a video on youtube that I hope is helpful.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ofwdwsnfrfg
The basic setup is a bath with a WC, lav, and shower stall. A washtub (possibly double) sits in the kitchen on the other side of the wall. All of these run to a main 3" stack that runs out the bottom of the cabin to a future septic tank.
Right now I've got the shower drain running through the floor joists. This underside area of the cabin will be cold in the winter so I am trying to get the trap tucked up into the cavity between the joists (which will be insulated) as much as possible.
Should I drop that whole shower drain down to run under the joists?
I haven't found anything (in the big box stores) built to support the stack. Do I just use a clamp of some sort at the floor level to support the stack and then run straps to support it side-to-side or what? My DIY books don't go in detail on a "new" stack install.
Do I need keep the roof vent as big as 3" or can I drop it down to a smaller pipe going up and out?
Any majors mistakes that you can see?
I can post pictures from my drawing if any are needed.
Thanks much!
PK