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    May 19, 2007, 10:32 AM
    Bath Tub installation questions
    Why does one have to leave and 1/8 inch from the new tub and the wall and what
    Material do you use behind the cement board that surrounds the tub. Should it be
    Felt paper or a plastic poly material as a vapor barrier?
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    May 19, 2007, 08:26 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by jmgmail
    Why does one have to leave and 1/8 inch from the new tub and the wall and what
    material do you use behind the cement board that surrounds the tub. Should it be
    felt paper or a plastic poly material as a vapor barrier?
    Plastic poly is a better vapor barrier. I've never heard of 1/8th inch between tub and wall. There should be some space between tub and cement board. Say 1/8th inch for caulking.
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