Is it OK to run waste pipes from a bathroom shower tray (Resin) across joists ? I will need to cut into the joist .It's sods law that the new try that came with the Quad shower is a low level type and does not have clearance underneath,I will need to cut into one joist to get to the original wastepipe. :
running shower waste pipes across joists
- Thread starter shulverp
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There's info. available on where and how notches can be cut in joists, such as http://www.eastdevon.gov.uk/txt/bc-guidancenote7-notchingofjoists.pdf
It's unlikely a 1 1/2" waste can be notched into a joist without seriously weakening it. You might get away with boring a hole on the centre line of the joist, but again only in certain areas, and depending on the size of the joist (see link above), but you may lose the fall on the waste, and water doesn't run up hill.
Generally, the practical solution is to build a raised floor under the tray (eg. 25mm ply on 4X2's) so the waste can run above floor level.
It can make access to the trap and waste easier if it does get blocked.
It's unlikely a 1 1/2" waste can be notched into a joist without seriously weakening it. You might get away with boring a hole on the centre line of the joist, but again only in certain areas, and depending on the size of the joist (see link above), but you may lose the fall on the waste, and water doesn't run up hill.
Generally, the practical solution is to build a raised floor under the tray (eg. 25mm ply on 4X2's) so the waste can run above floor level.
It can make access to the trap and waste easier if it does get blocked.
What happened to my post with that link?
How drunk was I last night?
oh dear....
How drunk was I last night?
oh dear....
Flaming mods have deleted posts from last night - they weren't even rude ones no sense of humour some people sheesh.
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Ta for the info .
I might look at getting a deeper tray with clearence .I don't mind making a plnth to dstand it on but cutting the front to fit the curve of this type of quadrant unit will be a pain !
Cheers
I might look at getting a deeper tray with clearence .I don't mind making a plnth to dstand it on but cutting the front to fit the curve of this type of quadrant unit will be a pain !
Cheers
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