We are in the process of renovating our master bath. There is a 4' x 4' window located inside the shower. The previous owners converted the tub area into a shower. While we LOVE the large shower, I was worried about the quality of the workmanship. I gutted the shower- it's down to studs (and good thing, the insulation was all wet below the window). No mold whew!So, here's my plan:1. Now that the area is dry, install new insulation.2. Line the window area with the same pan liner used for building the base.3. Put concrete backer board over the rubber sheeting4. Install a vinyl window (any suggestions on brands that have patterned or leaded glass?)5. Tile, grout, sealI will ensure the window sill has a 1/8 slope to minimize standing water and will also double up the bottom plate under the window for additional support.Any suggestions to this plan? Thanks in advance
Sure you can do it..but your setting yourself up for a future repair. Go all copper and do it right. You will eventually be disappointed with the galvanized.
Thankyou all for your replies and opinions!
That is biking attire. If they are racing it helps with speed, and I am going to assume some of them are practicing in those clothes as well. Anyone else wearing them, I don't know I am still wondering why bike helmets which I know are protective were never necessary when I was a kid, and I never knew anyone who was hurt, are so necessary now. Are people now just not as skilled?
Yes, they can, however everywhere the two are joined you will need a dielectric connection in order to stop electrolysis. This keeps the zincification of the copper pipes to a minimum, and keeps the galvanized ones galvanized. The fittings cost $3-5 each and can be bought at most hardware stores. I prefer the unionized, allowing me to take things apart easier.
yes plastic as well. You are going to have to buy fittings to soldier (excuse spelling) to the copper pipe with a threaded end on the other to join them together
