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   r_ignacki | Jan 27, 2003 04:00am | #1

   exhaust vent? no.    But you'll need one when you trowel on the waterproofing goop on the walls if you don't want to cop a buzz.
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   chiefclancy | Jan 27, 2003 07:06am | #2

   How big are the tiles you're planning on putting up there? If they're small (and light), the "stick" of a good latex-modified thinset will probably be enough to hold 'em up there. Tiling ceilings ain't no fun either way... and grouting ceilings is even less fun.

   The TCA handbook has a detail for steam rooms, see Method SR614-01. Three very important things: waterproofing membrane over all surfaces (preferably a trowel-on kind such as Laticrete 9235), ceiling slope of 2" per foot to keep condensation from dripping on people (probably of less concern in a steam shower compared to a sauna), and make sure that all materials used (including thinset and waterproofing membrane) are approved for withstanding heat exposure.

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   Frankie | Jan 27, 2003 07:35pm | #3

   For steam generator info check out this site:

   http://www.plumbingworld.com/thermasol.html

   For more tiling/ installation info - and excellent info at that - go to:

   http://www.Johnbridge.com

   and do a search for Steam Showers. They have some excellent discussions and resources over there. Most of the stuff you will need to know about has already been outlined. A very kowledgable and friendly bunch.

   There are dif schools of thought on the vent issue - inside the shower or out - but it is agreed that a vent somewhere in the bathroom is required.

   Be sure to install the steam generator : a) in an area that it is easily serviced, b) with the steam feed pipe always sloped down at 1/4"/ ft otherwise it will bang, c) with the proper sized steam pipe feeding the enclosure otherwise it will bang and whistle. You will also need a lot of power for the generator - def 22v. and 30 - 60 amps depending on size of enclosure.