If it was just 1 or 2 joists not more than a 1/4 high I always pull out the belt sander & knock them down the sheeting isn’t hard to belt sand down on the high spots. This will also help when doing the rest of the bath floor not just where the tub is.
That's a really good tip. I ended up getting some self leveling cement and bringing up each side instead. Worked pretty good and now I don't have to put down cement board for my tile. I'll definitely think about pulling out the belt sander next time. Thanks Roy!
One main issue is make sure everything is clean and flux, and next you always put the heat directly on the thickest parts so that when the soder draws into your joint, it seals well to both parts., and if you ever have to soder on something that has a valve that can be damaged by heat, you need to remove those parts and once the soder is done, you put that valve back in place that is done not to damage the valve.
One word from a HVAC guy that did a lot of soldering of copper. Do not heat the joint directly, heat below the joint so the solder will be drawn into the joint. ( clear as mud I hope. ) one other point, soldering flux does not need to be applied with fingers, using a flux brush keeps the flux from any human body oils.
Good tip. I was a little unclear on where to point the torch but finally got the hang of heating above the joint like you described. I learned my lesson with the flux. I had a small cut on my hand and it hurt a bit after messing with the flux. Next time I'll be buying a brush for sure.
I f I could afford to be your patron, I would. You guys are awesome. You keep going through the hardest obstacles. Congratulations on your lovely new home. You should be so proud of yourselves! Thank you for allowing us to watch you!❤
The house is coming along nicely I love the way you all work together to get all the projects completed. I know you guys will be glad when the house is finished to see all the hard work and love that was put into it it’s going to be beautiful I just know it
Thanks for your kinds words. We have become a pretty good team after doing this for almost 2 years now. Ready to enjoy some of the fruits of our labor for sure!
Thank you Debbie. It is both rewarding and frustrating to learn so many new trades SOO quickly. Hopefully it serves as a good base for everything we do in the future.
This is a standard size tub. This is our guest bathroom/kids bathroom. We are doing tile work in our master bathroom and will probably remodel once the lower bath once the kids move out.
American plumbing is soooo different to UK plumbing 🙄 your baths are short, you've got to use that black paste stuff on joints 🙄 In the UK, our baths are longer and we use screw type white plumbing pipes under the bath & sinks (faucet to you I guess 🤭 ) But your place is coming along nicely 🥳🎉👏
Thanks for watching. PVC is used frequently here as well, but usually not the screw on fittings. Interesting that tubs in the UK are longer. Maybe you guys are taller?
While you two are doing tub and shower stall. Why not continue up with shower walls with some type or same as walls already; So you can raise shower head up enough so your husband can actually stand under shower Head; instead of having to bend or squat under it? Unless it was just angle of your camera that makes it look like your Husband is Much Taller than shower head. Then just patch original hole for shower head.
You are right, we should have raised it up. Luckily this is only our kids bathroom so it should work out fine for them. We'll make sure to make it taller in our master bathroom.
Thank you for this thought. We thought about doing just a shower because that's what we'll mainly use it for, but then we thought about bathing our dogs and hopefully, one day, some sweet little grand babies. But, to contradict your thinking, my (Sara's) grandma only took baths, and she lived to be 95 so it didn't seem to cause her any major health issues.
If it was just 1 or 2 joists not more than a 1/4 high I always pull out the belt sander & knock them down the sheeting isn’t hard to belt sand down on the high spots. This will also help when doing the rest of the bath floor not just where the tub is.
That's a really good tip. I ended up getting some self leveling cement and bringing up each side instead. Worked pretty good and now I don't have to put down cement board for my tile. I'll definitely think about pulling out the belt sander next time. Thanks Roy!
One main issue is make sure everything is clean and flux, and next you always put the heat directly on the thickest parts so that when the soder draws into your joint, it seals well to both parts., and if you ever have to soder on something that has a valve that can be damaged by heat, you need to remove those parts and once the soder is done, you put that valve back in place that is done not to damage the valve.
Good tips. Thanks for taking the time to comment and for watching our videos.
One word from a HVAC guy that did a lot of soldering of copper. Do not heat the joint directly, heat below the joint so the solder will be drawn into the joint. ( clear as mud I hope. ) one other point, soldering flux does not need to be applied with fingers, using a flux brush keeps the flux from any human body oils.
Good tip. I was a little unclear on where to point the torch but finally got the hang of heating above the joint like you described. I learned my lesson with the flux. I had a small cut on my hand and it hurt a bit after messing with the flux. Next time I'll be buying a brush for sure.
I f I could afford to be your patron, I would. You guys are awesome. You keep going through the hardest obstacles. Congratulations on your lovely new home. You should be so proud of yourselves! Thank you for allowing us to watch you!❤
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Every day you are closer to moving in
We. Are so excited for you
Lots of hugs ❤
Yep! Just keep pushing forward each day and we will get there.
The house is coming along nicely I love the way you all work together to get all the projects completed. I know you guys will be glad when the house is finished to see all the hard work and love that was put into it it’s going to be beautiful I just know it
Thanks for your kinds words. We have become a pretty good team after doing this for almost 2 years now. Ready to enjoy some of the fruits of our labor for sure!
Nice work!! It is fun watching you two.
Great job. Gary from Canada A
Thank you! Cheers!
One tub done 👍.
Great fit...good look to! Nothing like hot running water inside feels like home! 😊
No hot water yet, but it will be coming soon!
Pretty exciting having the shower solved and soon in use 🎉❤
Yep! Just need to get that hot water heater in and seal up the tub and we will be in business.
You are learning so much on your build it must be daunting and frusterating but you both rock it 🎉 well done guys x
Thank you Debbie. It is both rewarding and frustrating to learn so many new trades SOO quickly. Hopefully it serves as a good base for everything we do in the future.
Tolle Arbeit von euch beiden 👋👍🙋♂️🇩🇪🤗
Those darn framers 😂
Great job guys what a team 🇬🇧
Thank you so much! We are getting there.
Pivot pivot pivot. 😂😂😂
😂😂😂 exactly!!
Hallå badkaret bör ej stå på trägolvet det behövs inte mycket fukt för att förstöra trägolv . Golv väggar tak sedan utrustningen .
Why such a small tub and why such a cheap plastic wall? Why not putting ceramic tiles?
This is a standard size tub. This is our guest bathroom/kids bathroom. We are doing tile work in our master bathroom and will probably remodel once the lower bath once the kids move out.
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American plumbing is soooo different to UK plumbing 🙄 your baths are short, you've got to use that black paste stuff on joints 🙄
In the UK, our baths are longer and we use screw type white plumbing pipes under the bath & sinks (faucet to you I guess 🤭 )
But your place is coming along nicely 🥳🎉👏
Thanks for watching. PVC is used frequently here as well, but usually not the screw on fittings. Interesting that tubs in the UK are longer. Maybe you guys are taller?
Why are you fitting the bath before you line the walls?
This tub and surround are designed to be attached directly to the studs.
While you two are doing tub and shower stall. Why not continue up with shower walls with some type or same as walls already; So you can raise shower head up enough so your husband can actually stand under shower Head; instead of having to bend or squat under it? Unless it was just angle of your camera that makes it look like your Husband is Much Taller than shower head. Then just patch original hole for shower head.
You are right, we should have raised it up. Luckily this is only our kids bathroom so it should work out fine for them. We'll make sure to make it taller in our master bathroom.
You do know they are likely to be tall also? Better before you tile. Just saying.....
All I can say is I hate plumbing 😕
It is NOT our favorite either. Luckily this was only a small bit so we didn't get too upset.
Plumbing hates me!
Vad har ni för fukt spärr ?
isn't plumbing fun. not.
In small doses it is manageable. When doing our whole house it was the WORST!
Bathtubs are out dated because setting in dirty water is unhealthy walk in showers are more modern 😊😊😊
Thank you for this thought. We thought about doing just a shower because that's what we'll mainly use it for, but then we thought about bathing our dogs and hopefully, one day, some sweet little grand babies.
But, to contradict your thinking, my (Sara's) grandma only took baths, and she lived to be 95 so it didn't seem to cause her any major health issues.