RCraig
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Some time ago you guys kindly helped me with a shower leak (into basement) problem. I could use a bit more of your helpful information.
My question is How is the front of a built-in tub normally supported? This tub has tiled walls on three sides. The tub is supported on the two long sides. Would there normally be some type of study support for the short front side as well? The reason for this question is:
The original problem turned out to occur only when weight (i.e. a person) was in the tub (cast iron). The weight causes the tub to descend a tiny bit. This then opens a tiny crack at the front end of the tub, where the shower head wall comes down and meets the tub. The crack is small, which is why it was missed for a long time, also, it is only there when there is weight in the tub.
I have not been able to figure out what to do about this. In the course of various opinions, one idea was: You need better support at the short front side of the tub. Like a vertical 2X4 that would sit on the main beam of the house (2 major beams run under this tub) and that would go up and support the front end of the tub.
Thanks if any of you guys have any thoughts. Ruth
My question is How is the front of a built-in tub normally supported? This tub has tiled walls on three sides. The tub is supported on the two long sides. Would there normally be some type of study support for the short front side as well? The reason for this question is:
The original problem turned out to occur only when weight (i.e. a person) was in the tub (cast iron). The weight causes the tub to descend a tiny bit. This then opens a tiny crack at the front end of the tub, where the shower head wall comes down and meets the tub. The crack is small, which is why it was missed for a long time, also, it is only there when there is weight in the tub.
I have not been able to figure out what to do about this. In the course of various opinions, one idea was: You need better support at the short front side of the tub. Like a vertical 2X4 that would sit on the main beam of the house (2 major beams run under this tub) and that would go up and support the front end of the tub.
Thanks if any of you guys have any thoughts. Ruth