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How far does the shower valve sticks out from wall?

How far does the shower valve sticks out from wall?

Stud Spacing. Your goal is to center the shower valve between studs 12 inches apart.

How far should Delta shower valve sticks out from wall?

The best solution is to install the valve body with the plaster ground 3/8″ back from the finished wall. This would provide a 1/8″ space between the back of the handle and the escutcheon, perfectly acceptable.

Do all plumbing walls need to be 2×6?

All plumbing walls shall be 2 x 6 studs (minimum) in single family dwellings and townhouses. It shall be the plumber’s responsibility to notify the general contractor when 2 x 6 walls are not provided for plumbing, and to have the proper framing installed before proceeding on any further work.

How thick should walls with plumbing be?

4 ½ inches
A two-by-four wall stud is 3 ½ inches wide, and an interior wall typically has ½-inch drywall installed on both sides, bringing the wall thickness to 4 ½ inches. Walls that contain plumbing, such as walls behind sinks, however, should be thicker than standard walls.

What do you do when your shower valve is deep?

If your shower valve was installed too deep, you may need to purchase a shower valve extension. Signature Hardware carries valve extensions for some rough-ins, but not all. Professional installation should factor in the correct depth behind the wall, with any exterior wall covering included.

What is the depth of a shower valve?

Hold the tub-shower valve against the bottom crosspiece. Line up the plastic face of the valve with a piece of 1-inch scrap lumber, which is actually ¾ inch deep, tacked to the front face of the stud. The scrap represents the depth of ½-inch cement backboard and ¼-inch tile.

What is standard shower control height?

The minimum height for the shower controls area is 38 inches above the floor. The maximum height above the floor is 48 inches.

What is the depth of a shower head?

The typical depth of a shower niche is 3.5 inches, the width of a wood stud. In a high rise building, the steel studs may be 2.5 inches deep and this should be considered. This is still wide enough for most bottles. Niches should not be against outside walls if possible in cold weather climates.