Bathroom

A shower dam, also referred to as the shower curb, is the raised section at the entrance to the shower that keeps the water in. In this article, we will discuss some regulations and methods for replacing an old shower dam or building a new one.

Greenboard is another name for moisture resistant sheetrock, or drywall. The paper that covers the gypsum core is coated with wax and is a green color, hence the name.

It used to be the industry standard for moist areas, but it has been proven that it retains water which promotes mold, and now greenboard is no longer certified as a tile substrate by the International Building Code, as of Jan, 1, 2006, per 2006 IRC 702.4.2:

The bathroom is a special space in a house with unique needs. Accommodations need to be made for fixtures and plumbing and one of the first concerns will be framing the floor.

You have a lot more leeway in your choice of a sink for your bathroom than for other bathroom components such as toilets and shower stalls, because of their relative simplicity and wide choices of materials and types. First, we’ll look at materials.

Sink Materials

If you are installing a bathtub yourself, you will need to build a frame to support that tub. Maybe the tub you are buying is quite lightweight itself. When it is full of water, however, it will be very heavy, so it needs support underneath.

It also needs framing around the top so that the tile, water resistant paneling, or tub-surround you use will fit nicely up next to the tub itself. This article will include some tips and ideas for framing a bathtub.