Shower tray problems

[rob1976]

Hi,

I have a problem with a new shower tray i am installing.

The wate is directly over a 8 inch joist, to accommodate this i would have to check out a 4x4 portion, which i am not happy to do. How would you more experienced folk overcome this issue?

Cheers

 

[Dan Robinson]

Raise the shower tray?

 

[chr15]

Hi,

I have a problem with a new shower tray i am installing.

The wate is directly over a 8 inch joist, to accommodate this i would have to check out a 4x4 portion, which i am not happy to do. How would you more experienced folk overcome this issue?

Cheers

Can you not turn the tray so the waste doesnt come out over the joist?

 

[rob1976]

cant turn the tray as it is a quadrant tray.

 

[chr15]

Ok-looks like you'll have to raise it then-can be a pain i know it gives quite a step up to raise it enough to clear the trap--you could always mark out the floor and cut out the floorboarding and a little bit of the joist just to lower it as much as possible.

 

[rob1976]

is it possible to bridge the joists?

 

[Bahco]

Shallow trap and raised tray will do the job

 

[kevplumb]

there speaks the voice of experience

 

[Softus]

You could raise the tray.

 

[Nicklicks1]

i had a similar problem so i have raised my slimline shower tray on a plinth -

my problem is now i have a big gap under my shower and cannot seem to find a panel to cover it up - anyone know where i could buy one from? My shower quadrant is 900mm (curved)

 

[seco services]

make your own out of white pvc sheet.