hello everyone
i'm currently in the process of re-doing my bathroom - new toilet, sink and fllor (1/2 " ply wood on 3/4" subfllor with easymat and ceramics)
as i was doing this i noticed a few rotten pieces of sub floor wood under my old toilet- i want to make sure this are is sturdy but there are pipes in the way - some old that are not in use and some copper -
do i really have to relocate pipes to make my floor sturdy or can i use the old pipes for support -
this being said the are that was rotten is about 6 inch wide and about 12 " long in 2 areas
one are i can support with joists but the area with the wall i cannot see joists
your help would be appreciated
i'm currently in the process of re-doing my bathroom - new toilet, sink and fllor (1/2 " ply wood on 3/4" subfllor with easymat and ceramics)
as i was doing this i noticed a few rotten pieces of sub floor wood under my old toilet- i want to make sure this are is sturdy but there are pipes in the way - some old that are not in use and some copper -
do i really have to relocate pipes to make my floor sturdy or can i use the old pipes for support -
this being said the are that was rotten is about 6 inch wide and about 12 " long in 2 areas
one are i can support with joists but the area with the wall i cannot see joists
your help would be appreciated