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brandolinium OP t1_j2ej818 wrote

Reply to comment by AffectionateAd4985 in Replacing tub with one 2in longer? by brandolinium

The hardibacker is about 1/4” and the tile also about 1/4”, so I’m assuming my alcove behind those is 59”, still too small. The installation vids I’ve seen call for notching the 2x4 framers about 1/16” tomake the lip of the rim flush, then replacing the hardi and tile.

But what if I notch in about 1/2” instead? Is there any reason that’s a terrible idea? Past the small structural compromise I can’t really think of one, but I may be missing something since I’m not a pro.

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XFirebalX_347 t1_j2em3i9 wrote

Did you also acount for the "mortar bed" and/or wire mesh that should be roughly 1/2" thick between the hardibacker and tile? Or is that not present?

Im not a framer but I've picked up things along the way. more often than not, as long you're not removing more than 30% of a 2x4 depth, it shouldnt compromise the structural integrity, unless there are 3 or more sandwhiched together. Those are probably directly carrying the load of whats above them.

Even with brand new houses ive seen things shaved down notched out. Especially in remodeling jobs.

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bms42 t1_j2em4in wrote

I've done many tub replacements and this will work fine. Just make sure you have a plan to insert the tub into that gap. Depending on the layout of the bathroom that can get tricky.

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brandolinium OP t1_j2epqz0 wrote

Oh, it’s gonna be tricky. Am sadly positive about that.

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Maplelongjohn t1_j2elawb wrote

Definitely seen it done

Look at the tub options they'll have a lip around them that would accommodate this...

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