With regards to a standard size 1700mm long steel bath, I can position it along one wall of the bathroom and the joists run perpendicular (right angle) to the length of the bath. This obviously gives maximum support. The drawback is its directly under a window.
Alternatively, I can have the bath positioned against a different wall, however the joists run parallel to the length of the bath. So there would only be a couple of joists supporting it.
Is it standard practice to locate the bath at right angles to the floor joists so that the maximum number of joists support it? Thanks.
Alternatively, I can have the bath positioned against a different wall, however the joists run parallel to the length of the bath. So there would only be a couple of joists supporting it.
Is it standard practice to locate the bath at right angles to the floor joists so that the maximum number of joists support it? Thanks.