2nd Story Bath addition

03-11-2013, 11:39 AM	#1
Boydhome2012 Newbie     Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 2	2nd Story Bath addition I would like to put a second bathroom upstairs in a portion of an existing bedroom. If I just put a shower unit in instead of a bathtub, would I still need to brace the flooring? The back part of the room where I would like to put the bathroom in is above an existing bedroom/closet.

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03-11-2013, 12:29 PM	#2
oh'mike Super Moderator   Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kane county,Illinois Posts: 16,270	2nd Story Bath addition Most homes have a flooring system that is strong enough for a tub or shower without bracing up the floor--- Tell us what you have-----one of us will know if it is strong enough without adding anything---- __________________ New members: Adding your location to your profile helps in many ways.--M--

03-11-2013, 05:27 PM	#3
Boydhome2012 Newbie     Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 2	2nd Story Bath addition Thanks...I'm not sure what you mean by "what I have" but the floors are hardwood throughout the house.

03-11-2013, 05:35 PM	#4
joecaption Member   Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hartfield VA Posts: 18,179	2nd Story Bath addition Have you consulted a pumber yet to see what's going to be involved? That would be far more likly to be the deal killer more then the floor.