QUICK PREPARATION GUIDE FOR SHOWER PANS

· All walls need to be blocked a minimum of 10” high from the pan floor. This blocking needs to be solid, 2- 2x6s stacked on edge with no gaps between pieces works well, where plumbing or other constraints prohibits the use of 2x blocking, plywood or other sheeting can be used. Where blocking cannot be installed due to obstructions in the bay, sheet metal backing can be used, 20 gauge is best. We carry a supply of metal backing if needed.

· Benches or shower seats. Both the face and top need to be fully sheeted or blocked and have vertical backing were the seat face meets the walls, this needs to be a minimum of 3-1/2”. Where the bench top meets the wall 5-1/2” is the minimum blocking requirement here.

· Dams need to be a minimum of 2” above the height of the drain. This usually consists of 3- 2x4’s (or better) stacked flat or be made of brick, grouted block, poured curb, or be a recessed pan.

· Drains need to be 2-piece and installed to achieve the minimum amount or movement on wood sub-floors. Drains on slab need to be level, with sub-base flush with slab, access hole to be back- filled with-in 3/4” of slab.