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I need help to create a roll in type shower stall in place of an existing bathtub alcove. Question is do I cut the floor joist down? If so how far? And is this better than building up the existing floor as far as wheelchair access and long term maintainence?
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I need help to create a roll in type shower stall in place of an existing bathtub alcove. Question is do I cut the floor joist down? If so how far? And is this better than building up the existing floor as far as wheelchair access and long term maintainence?
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Cut the floor joist? My first inclination is to answer with a hearty, "No!" But then I realise you haven't supplied enough information.
For example, are you thinking you need to lower the shower floor? How big is the shower stall? Is it adjoining an exterior wall?