Fitting and design
Moving a bath to a different wall
At a glance
- A filled bath with an occupant is a significant point load; on older joists the run direction and span need checking before repositioning.
- The trap needs depth beneath the bath, which sometimes means the bath sits slightly higher or the waste crosses joists at a planned notch.
Design decisions worth getting right
A filled bath with an occupant is a significant point load; on older joists the run direction and span need checking before repositioning.
The trap needs depth beneath the bath, which sometimes means the bath sits slightly higher or the waste crosses joists at a planned notch.
Questions we get asked
Can a bath sit against an external wall?
Yes, with the wall properly insulated and finished, otherwise condensation collects behind the panel.
Does the overflow move too?
Yes, the overflow and trap assembly all reposition with the bath.
Questions about moving a bath?
A short phone call usually answers more than a long email thread. Ask anything, including the awkward questions.