Bathtub Drain Over Floor Joist

I am installing a new tub and wall unit and the new tubs drain lines up right over a floor joist.

Bathtub drain over floor joist.

You must consider all of the weight the floor joists must be able to support. In new construction you should readily be able to site a bathtub so its drain falls between joists rather than on top of a floor joist. North carolina plumber nc i think he means he can see half 3 4 of the floor joist when he looks down thru the drain opening. Any way to get around this without moving a floor joist.

Floor joist in way of drain. There is about a 1 5 difference between the two tub drains. I m installing a new tub fiberglass. The joist is a 2 x 8.

I don t have much or anymore room left to notch out. How to install a bathtub drain when a joist is in the way. Tub drain hitting dead center on a joist. The floor framing for bathtubs requires special attention.

The old tub drain fit right down the side of the joist. Tub drain over floor joist. It depends on the type of tub if its an above the floor rough i just turn my waste and overflow tee to one side and use a 45 to line back up with the overflow. It was notched out for the old tub and drain but this new drain is going to sit even lower.