Bathtub Drain Floor Joist

Note the photos show a recent bathroom remodel where we relocated the tub drain across several floor joists.

Bathtub drain floor joist. For pricing and availability. You must consider all of the weight the floor joists must be able to support. Floor joist in way of drain. I would go under the house and determine just how much you need to notch the floor joist.

The floor framing for bathtubs requires special attention. Find my store. Compare 6 more. How to install a bathtub drain when a joist is in the way.

In new construction you should readily be able to site a bathtub so its drain falls between joists rather than on top of a floor joist. I could move the tub out 1 to 1 1 4 to clear the joist or notch out the joist to allow for the drain line installation. For pricing and availability. Jacuzzi 1 5 in foot lock drain with plastic pipe.

We cut out and doubled up a header where the tub p trap was to be installed. If it is more than 3 you may need to raise tub up off subfloor just an 1 or so. The floor system is 2 10 joists spaced 12 inches on center. Prior to drilling holes in these floor joists we installed 3 4 inch plywood to each one.

Shane333 tx i set the tub in place and the half floor joist below the drain hole is in the way.