Help, advice and guidance

[RankinRoger]

I am about to fit my first shower in my house. I am still learning and would always seek the advice of the professionals rather than think I know what Im doing following reading books!

The area I intend to fit the tray is on top of floorboards that are original (Edwardian house) and want to keep, on the first floor, therefore what is the best way to fit the tray in the first instance? I have read that fitters normally place them on a sand/cement bed, is that correct? If not what should be the way? The tray measures 900x1400.

The waste can run out through the wall between the joists so no need to drill the joists. The shower unit itself is a Grohe Grohtherm 2000 Concealed Thermostatic Shower Mixer Valve 3/4'', this will need to go on the wall, should I be cutting out the brickwork to accommodate it or should I build a false wall?

Thanks in anticipation

RR

 

[John506]

If the floorboards are solid, You could lay some half inch plywood underneath the tray to add a bit more stability just for peace of mind.

You could build a false wall or chase out for the pipes and to accomodate the shower, it's up to you.

Whatever you decide to do, make sure any fittings are TIGHT or fully soldered and tested as I'm sure you don't want to be knocking back into the wall to fix any leaks.

 

[RankinRoger]

many thanks, will probably use ply as you say. my thoughts were to chase out the walls, i intended to use hep20 in the walls, would you sggest copper instead?