What is the standard R.O. for a 5′ tub/shower? thanks!
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60", might allow for a little actual sizing in the acrylics. Some come just under, some just over. If one short wall can be moved or shimmed, good idea.
Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.
Quittin' Time
thanks!
60" rough is pretty much the norm. Check with the tub manufacturer first to be safe.
Bob
One thing to think about is how you're going to handle the drywall overlapping the lip on the unit. You can furr out the walls above the lip so that the rock doesn't have to curl up over it. Or, you can notch the studs about 1/8" where the lip is so that the lip can recess into the framing. I installed one recently where I did the latter. New wall framing, so it was easy to drop each stud onto the tablesaw and make the notch.
Lasco? Maax? Kohler? Most all have downloadable rough-in sheets available online.
If you cannot get it, go 61 inches rough. Better to pad in than cut out.
Gene Davis, Davis Housewrights, Inc., Lake Placid, NY
I 2nd the 60" vote!
First, you need to ensure your walls are dead plumb and the floor is dead level. Any bit off will be reflected in the surround (if you install one.) For 5' tubs, I frame out 60" +1/8" -0".
The ones I've put in, even the best ones, have been so floppy you could conform them to wacky framing. In fact I consider it lucky if it comes in the dimensions that the cut sheet specifies. A guy still oughta frame plumb and level, though.