Previous owner for the last 30 years had a slow and steady leak for the last few years. I'm opting to remove the damaged sub-floor and I need help with the flange. The water damage isn't from the flange; I believe it was from the rusty tank bolts. The ID seems to be 4", and the shoulder on the OD leads me to believe it's replaceable.
Is there something that is holding the flange to the pipe besides gravity? Do I need to loosen anything? Should I "'Hacksaw' Jim Dugan" the up pipe below the flange?
My main objective is to put a flange on that will lay flush with the new vinyl tiles I'll install. New sub-floor (OSB is best, right?) then about 3/4" buildup (Ply?) for the vinyl to be level with the existing hardwood floor. Should the flange be level with the flooring? Or slightly recessed? Not sure I want the full weight of the toilet bearing down on the wax ring. Does it depend on the dimensions of the toilet to be used?
Any input from you wise plumbers will be appreciated and used to make the best decision!
Cam
Is there something that is holding the flange to the pipe besides gravity? Do I need to loosen anything? Should I "'Hacksaw' Jim Dugan" the up pipe below the flange?
My main objective is to put a flange on that will lay flush with the new vinyl tiles I'll install. New sub-floor (OSB is best, right?) then about 3/4" buildup (Ply?) for the vinyl to be level with the existing hardwood floor. Should the flange be level with the flooring? Or slightly recessed? Not sure I want the full weight of the toilet bearing down on the wax ring. Does it depend on the dimensions of the toilet to be used?
Any input from you wise plumbers will be appreciated and used to make the best decision!
Cam
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