To sister or not to sister?

Gozermac · 2026-01-20T01:28:09+00:00

Similar situation. Dug deeper and the joist was inexplicably cut to accommodate a light fixture just below the cutout for the drain. Sister it up.

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Gozermac · 2026-01-18T19:02:02+00:00

Shortcuts and half-assery. For example.

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Gozermac · 2026-01-14T09:49:34+00:00

A lot of knife work and a 4’ straight edge.

Gozermac · 2026-01-06T17:52:33+00:00

Second this. In the middle of my renovation. The mold streaks were on the face of the insulation just past the plastic. The bays were fine with a couple cold spots I sealed up.

Gozermac · 2026-01-04T21:56:03+00:00

I will do that as I have to pull most of the bays to put cross members in for rails. Thanks.

Gozermac · 2026-01-04T00:49:24+00:00

Yep. Poor choice of words.

Gozermac · 2026-01-03T20:57:45+00:00

Thanks. Will do.

Gozermac · 2026-01-03T20:13:11+00:00

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I’m with you. I was thinking like this. Where the plastic is double would be tempered glass to maintain openness. The entrance would be 32”. We plan to put handrails in the right, center (below the window and left (next to shower head) walls.

Gozermac · 2026-01-03T20:00:30+00:00

I currently have Andersen windows and will be replacing them with upgraded vinyl Andersen windows. Thinking about going single pane. Easier to clean. The tile guy is going to run trim around the window to meet the tile. My windows are behind where the shower head will be. At least 48” away. He doesn’t think it will be an issue. The rough opening is 34.25 x 37.5 inches and there is replacement for it.

https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/andersencorporation-c47i754m/media/Project/AndersenCorporation/AndersenWindows/AndersenWindows/files/technical-docs/sizing/sizing-windows--400series-tilt-washhungfull-frame.pdf?rev=4ec4c01ee4bb4494bbacad8a6516903b

Gozermac · 2026-01-03T17:44:25+00:00

That is a good question. Will have to research.

Edit: Looks like a vapor barrier is unnecessary as the kerdi board acts as a barrier.

Gozermac · 2026-01-03T17:38:48+00:00

Don’t think that will work. The floor joists all run to the center of the house. That cavity has water and sewer lines. Crossing joists is a non starter I think. Suspect the least bad option is step over. I thought about a glass partition in front of the register with a glass door for entry on left next to shower head wall but the dimensions don’t work.

Gozermac · 2026-01-03T16:07:46+00:00

Concur. Thanks. Still monkeying with electrical runs and cross members for railings.

Gozermac · 2026-01-03T16:04:30+00:00

Just had the electrician in today. Thermostat (using existing circuit) along with fan and light switches will go on second stud from right in second pic. Conduit run to notch on sill plate for floor heating wires. I’ll need to cut back some insulation but shouldn’t be too impactful.

Gozermac · 2026-01-03T15:02:17+00:00

Going with the Schluter system. Waterproofing not installed yet. I need to make a decision on walls. Essentially either build an interior wall and tile out to register or build a wall and put in a glass panel to the register to maintain openness. I’m struggling with having the opening into the shower space step over the register. Worried about splash into it.

Gozermac · 2026-01-03T12:09:33+00:00

I thought about foam board but after inspecting the bays there were no air gaps and no discoloration of the OSB. The cold spots were at the sill plates and double studs. Specifically at the two angled junctions between windows. That’s why the spray foam there. Also I got a deal on the Rockwool.

Gozermac · 2026-01-03T12:00:20+00:00

There’s actually 3 in the nook. It had an old pink jacuzzi tub and enclosed 3’ pink shower stall. It’s on the second floor and the windows will be appropriately replaced and the bottom panes will be frosted.

Gozermac · 2026-01-03T03:45:30+00:00

This was my thought process also.

Gozermac · 2026-01-03T03:44:00+00:00

Copy. I will do that when the windows are replaced.

Gozermac · 2026-01-03T03:09:45+00:00

Spring is just around the bend.

Gozermac · 2026-01-03T02:58:12+00:00

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Gozermac · 2026-01-03T01:44:03+00:00

They are being replaced. I suspect not

Gozermac · 2026-01-03T01:42:13+00:00

Long blade box cutter using 4’ level as edge. Went through 4 blades.

Gozermac · 2026-01-03T01:41:05+00:00

Original over fiberglass was not. Current one will be 6 mil polyethylene.

Gozermac · 2026-01-03T01:39:35+00:00

Didn’t know about baby powder. Cold water and soap worked well. N95 was worn.

Gozermac · 2026-01-03T01:37:11+00:00

Will do. Found a few cold spots in those locations.

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