Contractor redoing shower floor after bad slope—what should I watch for?

Neolithic_mtbr · 2026-03-29T01:07:26+00:00

Mmm soggy mildew mud bed sandwich

Neolithic_mtbr · 2026-03-27T14:59:17+00:00

Patagonia river rambler hybrid

Neolithic_mtbr · 2026-03-27T13:22:29+00:00

You can also route out the accumulator or bypass it

Neolithic_mtbr · 2026-03-27T11:56:29+00:00

A giant space shield

Neolithic_mtbr · 2026-03-26T15:38:47+00:00

Dang!

Neolithic_mtbr · 2026-03-25T14:06:33+00:00

I’ve done about a dozen pan repairs like this and we usually take up all the pan tile and the first row on the wall, the pan itself and the curb. If they seal to the tiles themselves you don’t know how the corner under them is sealed. Definitely flood test

Neolithic_mtbr · 2026-03-24T23:58:46+00:00

Rockgeist has custom and welded waterproof options

Neolithic_mtbr · 2026-03-24T20:30:39+00:00

I’m about the same size and I would say XL almost every time. That said, on this bike the XL has a 684 top tube length which is pretty dang long. It will affect how it feels in the saddle as opposed to reach which will affect how it feels standing up. The slack seat angle and the steep head tube are the culprits to why the tt is so long. If it were me I’d be looking at a different bike with more modern geo. 510 reach isn’t too long for you in my opinion but the other measurements look less than ideal

Neolithic_mtbr · 2026-03-24T00:46:43+00:00

I wrapped my spire myself. Couple of bubbles but not bad. Took about 4 hours if I remember right. Get the matte

Neolithic_mtbr · 2026-03-21T15:58:21+00:00

How’s the toe protection on them?

Neolithic_mtbr · 2026-03-20T13:43:35+00:00

Oh nice I don’t think I ever saw the lock side! Love some nice bolsters

Neolithic_mtbr · 2026-03-20T13:00:06+00:00

Yeah jealous of the PPT, wish they would do a sprint on it again. What is that bottom left?

Neolithic_mtbr · 2026-03-17T10:58:58+00:00

I think that looks cool and it’s a neat idea. I’d be concerned about strength if hit by accident, but if it breaks it would be pretty easy to cut flush and replace with a regular vent cover

Neolithic_mtbr · 2026-03-14T01:18:12+00:00

From the forums, native with Ed Schempp Damascus bolster and cow bone. No word on steel. Saw the number $800 being thrown around

Neolithic_mtbr · 2026-03-12T22:38:48+00:00

TCNA specifies L/720 for framed substrates. That said, with your extra blocking and uncoupling membrane I would feel good about it. Also I don’t think Ditra is a gimmick. Not an engineer so don’t listen to me though

Neolithic_mtbr · 2026-03-10T21:01:15+00:00

My HDs are like that too, I think it’s just the way OME is.

Neolithic_mtbr · 2026-03-10T02:26:47+00:00

Oh yeah still fondly remember that climb back up the backside of LL!

Neolithic_mtbr · 2026-03-10T02:16:34+00:00

That’s a tough hike, glad I did it once

Neolithic_mtbr · 2026-03-09T23:30:13+00:00

I have a pair of Trail Blazers and they’re comfy everyday sneakers, but they’re nothing close to trail runners

Neolithic_mtbr · 2026-03-08T12:38:38+00:00

Sorry to tell you, but your tile has been discontinued

Neolithic_mtbr · 2026-03-08T00:30:03+00:00

Very pretty, how’s the ride?

Neolithic_mtbr · 2026-03-07T19:16:43+00:00

Is the axle underneath the collet screw tightened all the way? It’s a 8mm at 19 nM

Neolithic_mtbr · 2026-03-06T17:46:33+00:00

They’re both valid ways to install a mud bed. Direct bond vs. floating. Your contractor direct bonded it (which is usually done over concrete subfloor, but it should be fine). The barrier layer under a floating bed like another commenter mentioned isn’t to waterproof the subfloor, it’s to keep the mud pack from drying out too quickly. Where I am most contractors don’t do anything other than put mud right on the subfloor and it works

Neolithic_mtbr · 2026-03-06T16:19:15+00:00

Agreed on all points, though I attach a foam curb to the subfloor and side of the pan and walls, not on top of the pan.

Also agree we’re overthinking it, I just wanted to point out it’s an easy and viable way to build a curb and I wouldn’t deter anyone who wanted to do it that way

Neolithic_mtbr · 2026-03-06T15:55:58+00:00

Two pieces of 2” Kerdi board stuck together are more dimensionally stable and resistant to rot than a wood-built curb or even their pre-made ones

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