2nd floor bath in old house
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2nd floor bath in old house
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I am attempting my first bathroom build, in my old farmhouse. I am concerned about any potential sewage problems. Here is what I have so far. Thank you for your time.
I am attempting my first bathroom build, in my old farmhouse. I am concerned about any potential sewage problems. Here is what I have so far. Thank you for your time.

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#1, You did get a permit for this work, right?
Is an AAV even allowed by code in your area>
Is that shower drain 2"?
First thing I see is you've notched the joist instead of drilling holes through them, huge mistake!
You have now weak the whole floor.
May just be the picture angle but that closet flange looks like it's going to be higher then the finished flooring.
Not sure why you used a tee under that flange instead of an elbow unless that's going to be the drain for the sink.
Is an AAV even allowed by code in your area>
Is that shower drain 2"?
First thing I see is you've notched the joist instead of drilling holes through them, huge mistake!
You have now weak the whole floor.
May just be the picture angle but that closet flange looks like it's going to be higher then the finished flooring.
Not sure why you used a tee under that flange instead of an elbow unless that's going to be the drain for the sink.
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Welcome to the forums! I am a carpenter, not a plumber, so we'll wait on the pros in that field. I will, however, chime in on my specialty. You cut joists. What are your plans to keep the floor at those points from failing? You need to install blocking along side the pipes on each side to tie them to each other in order to minimize bowing of the joists. You are running a 2" line to the shower, right? It looks as if you have necked it down to 1 1/2", which will not work.
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#1, You did get a permit for this work, right?
Is an AAV even allowed by code in your area>
Is an AAV even allowed by code in your area>
Is that shower drain 2"?
First thing I see is you've notched the joist instead of drilling holes through them, huge mistake!
You have now weak the whole floor.
You have now weak the whole floor.
May just be the picture angle but that closet flange looks like it's going to be higher then the finished flooring
Not sure why you used a tee under that flange instead of an elbow unless that's going to be the drain for the sink.
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You cut joists.
There is a boxed in section beneath that soil stack, going all the way to the first floor floor. Beneath that there is a house jack in the basement. There are cross-braces I put in place and can brace more.
You need to install blocking along side the pipes on each side to tie them to each other in order to minimize bowing of the joists.
You are running a 2" line to the shower, right? It looks as if you have necked it down to 1 1/2", which will not work.
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...I think a closet bend will be much shorter and fit the bill ...