Tub install & support

02-03-2012, 07:10 PM	#1
TarheelTerp MarginallyQualified   Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Winston-Salem NC Posts: 2,553	Tub install & support I'm relocating the tub. Currently it is supported off a wall in line with the floor joists. (Joists are doubled up and have a lally column too) The new location will be perpendicular to the floor joists. (With a total of six joists sharing that load.) Q: Is any additional floor framing/support needed? Thanks

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02-03-2012, 08:08 PM	#2
oh'mike Super Moderator   Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kane county,Illinois Posts: 16,270	Tub install & support A properly framed floor can support an iron tub without any extra supports--- __________________ New members: Adding your location to your profile helps in many ways.--M--

02-04-2012, 05:59 PM	#3
ben's plumbing Member   Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: pa Posts: 3,184	Tub install & support as mike said...but what type of tub are we talking about?

02-04-2012, 07:19 PM	#4
TarheelTerp MarginallyQualified   Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Winston-Salem NC Posts: 2,553	Tub install & support Quote: Originally Posted by ben's plumbing as mike said...but what type of tub are we talking about? 60x32 Deep Well Probably an Americast Steel/Porcelain "Cambridge"

02-04-2012, 07:22 PM	#5
ben's plumbing Member   Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: pa Posts: 3,184	Tub install & support Quote: Originally Posted by TarheelTerp 60x32 Deep Well Probably an Americast Steel/Porcelain "Cambridge" should not be a problem all within standards of normal framing....