mridgeelk Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 This tub had its rubber stopper in place. I didn't think much of it until I went into the crawlspace. Image Insert: 260.08 KB Image Insert: 243.28 KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erby Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Somethings you just don't need to say anything, but I did't want you to feel ignored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob White Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 I'm currently having my basement finished so's my elderly parents can get out of their crime-ridden neighborhood and move in with us. One of the jobs that need to be done is to "push" all the DWV piping up to allow adequate headroom down there. I'll show this photo to the plumbing contractor --- horizontal traps are certainly space savers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmcda Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Originally posted by mridgeelk This tub had its rubber stopper in place. I didn't think much of it until I went into the crawlspace. I also like the insulation with the vapor barrier on the wrong side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Hi, Not to get off on a tangent, but what's up with that sill; or is that a sill? I blew it up and it looks like it's just a stringer nailed to the underside of the joists. I can even see a butt end between two separate pieces of lumber. Where's the rim joist? The end of that joist is pretty dark too - as if it's soaking up moisture. Are those joists resting in pockets in the walls - what's up wid dat? ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozofprev Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 I was wondering about that too, Mike. Also, I'm curious... does the plumbing code state that a p-trap must be installed vertically??? But your honor, I followed the code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mridgeelk Posted March 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 The exterior walls are cement blocks and the joists rest on them. It is not a sill. I think it was a board nailed to the joists to hold them as the blocks were laid. Originally posted by hausdok Hi, Not to get off on a tangent, but what's up with that sill; or is that a sill? I blew it up and it looks like it's just a stringer nailed to the underside of the joists. I can even see a butt end between two separate pieces of lumber. Where's the rim joist? The end of that joist is pretty dark too - as if it's soaking up moisture. Are those joists resting in pockets in the walls - what's up wid dat? ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bill Kibbel Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 Originally posted by hausdok [?] He means that the joists enter into pockets in the block wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mridgeelk Posted March 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 Your suspicions are correct. Oddly enough just that one joist with deterioration. As far as the trap/code issue I think they are like boots, no need to print directions on the heel to empty the boot of water, it is a given. Image Insert: 182.62 KB Originally posted by ozofprev I was wondering about that too, Mike. Also, I'm curious... does the plumbing code state that a p-trap must be installed vertically??? But your honor, I followed the code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozofprev Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 Originally posted by mridgeelk Your suspicions are correct. Oddly enough just that one joist with deterioration. As far as the trap/code issue I think they are like boots, no need to print directions on the heel to empty the boot of water, it is a given. I agree, Ed, but I know people who would get a straw to drain that boot! And I know lawyers who would love to defend them after ingesting a parasite. (Hmm, that last sentence reminds me of Katen's kitchen sink write-up.) Have you seen all those stickers on ladders? Some people only understand cartoon physics. I won't fall if I don't look down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Originally posted by ozofprev I was wondering about that too, Mike. Also, I'm curious... does the plumbing code state that a p-trap must be installed vertically??? But your honor, I followed the code. P3205.1 . . . Traps shall be set true with respect to their water seals . . . - Jim Katen, Oregon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozofprev Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 Thanks Jim, I figured they had it covered somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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