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    May 4, 2009, 09:13 PM
    installing a new bath tub.
    I am installing a bath tub in my 2 floor cast iron 60v 32 x 19 my floor joists are 2 x12 16 inches apart will this be sufficient?
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    May 4, 2009, 09:52 PM

    I'm not an engineer but rehap old homes with cast iron tubs, The joist there are fine if its not sitting in the middle of the room. If its against a wall or close to the side plates the no big deal.

    What's the subfloor made of and how thick?
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    May 5, 2009, 07:36 AM
    2 sides are enclosed by weight bearing walls and sub floor is 5/8 inch plywood and cementboard.
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    May 5, 2009, 09:57 AM

    Is this a claw foot or a reg old cast iron tub. I should have asked earlier
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    May 5, 2009, 01:56 PM

    Yes your joists have correct size. Install the tub w/o worries.

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