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Old 07-06-2013, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by MS Fowler View Post
Should he add an extra layer and stager the joints?

Any advice---even from political leftists--will be greatly appreciated. Work will be in West Chester, PA of any sidewalk superintendents care to stop by. Hoppy brews will be available as an added inducement.
Joints should always be "staggered" when doing re-models. First a joint, then a brew, then a....

If it's an old cast iron tub in an older home (pre-1970) then you might as well plan on gutting the room. The tubs were installed and plumbed before the walls were enclosed.
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