Hi
Amongst many alterations that we're planning, one that is causing us a little headache is how we can maximise the use of a huge cupboard in the bathroom. This cupboard sits on a trimmer joist and extends over the stair well of a 1930's 'U' shape stair, currently accommodating the hot water cylinder.
We figure that we can joist on top of the trimmer, 800mm over the stairwell to the supporting wall opposite and have a shower in there. We would obviously have a raised shower from the floor, the height of the new joist, minus the existing floor board, plus what ever goes on top.
Could anyone tell us what the minimum headroom is above a stair, what size joists we might need, what size stud wall we would need between the shower and stairwell and if we would need a shower tray (custom size?) or could we use an alternative. I've seen fully tiled showers on timber second floors buildings with no shower trays in NZ. Is this OK in the UK?
Many Thanks
RCS
Amongst many alterations that we're planning, one that is causing us a little headache is how we can maximise the use of a huge cupboard in the bathroom. This cupboard sits on a trimmer joist and extends over the stair well of a 1930's 'U' shape stair, currently accommodating the hot water cylinder.
We figure that we can joist on top of the trimmer, 800mm over the stairwell to the supporting wall opposite and have a shower in there. We would obviously have a raised shower from the floor, the height of the new joist, minus the existing floor board, plus what ever goes on top.
Could anyone tell us what the minimum headroom is above a stair, what size joists we might need, what size stud wall we would need between the shower and stairwell and if we would need a shower tray (custom size?) or could we use an alternative. I've seen fully tiled showers on timber second floors buildings with no shower trays in NZ. Is this OK in the UK?
Many Thanks
RCS