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Old 03-20-2007, 05:42 PM   #1
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Is there a code for, height of the finished shower curb, above the finished shower floor???? Thanks

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Old 03-20-2007, 07:35 PM   #2
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We install curbless showers for wheel chair access. I know there is a minimum for drain size!
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Old 03-20-2007, 08:52 PM   #3
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I usually figure about 3". I'm doing a curbless for wheelchair access now. Standard pans are about 2-1/2" I think.
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cool , Thanks......Ive got it set for 3" I just wanted to make sure I didnt need 6" or something for an inspection.
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When I'm ruffing houses, I make a point to look at such details. Almost always do I see two 2x4's stacked up for the shower curb (3"), plus whatever backer board and tile get you for added thickness. I'd guess that would net around 3-3/4" or thereabouts.
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If you are doing a shower, consider the shower pan from Schulter
http://www.schluter.com/products.aspx
It takes about 4 hours to install, great product.......it comes with a 5 inch curb and shower pan base of about 1 1/2".
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When I'm ruffing houses, I make a point to look at such details. Almost always do I see two 2x4's stacked up for the shower curb (3"), plus whatever backer board and tile get you for added thickness. I'd guess that would net around 3-3/4" or thereabouts.
Yeah MD Thats how I am doing mine...From memory of what Ive seen. I ve got 3 2x4 flat, So = 4 1/2 + height of cement on top+tile then - the shower base. I should come in around 3" on the inside
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