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My plumber in Denver said a curbless shower is a bad idea for my 1920s house
He told me the floor joists would need major work to get the right slope for drainage, adding at least $3,000 to the job. I always thought they were the modern, accessible choice, but now I'm second-guessing the whole plan. Is the extra cost and structural headache ever worth it for an older home, or should I just stick with a standard shower pan?
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charles83611h ago
Your plumber is probably right about the cost... old houses never have simple fixes. It reminds me of how everything sold as "modern" comes with a hidden tax for older places. That extra three grand is just the start of the surprises waiting in your walls and floor. Sometimes the better choice is working with what you have, not forcing a new idea onto an old frame. A standard shower pan might be the smarter move to avoid a project that never really ends.
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grantw414h ago
My 1920s bungalow taught me that lesson the hard way.
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terryscott9h ago
Did he explain what kind of work the joists need? In my old house, we had to sister new boards to the old ones to get the pitch right, and it was a huge mess. That extra cost sounds about right for the headache involved. Maybe a low-profile shower pan could give you a similar look without tearing up the floor?
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