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**SABL** · 02-16-2009, 04:28 PM

I'm laughing at the pic..... yep, not so good. I never trust my Nokia for pics (but it does have a flash)... I don't have a service to send the pics to.

So, you do have space between the pipes and the back side of the shower wall?? If the back wall is @1' back then it is a plumbing chase.... 2 seperate walls with a space between them.

How far away is the framing (studs) on each side of the opening?? From the looks of things (and being a shower) you will have plenty of flex to get suitable blocking in place. I would try some 2"x2"x whatever length (only if yo DO have 1 1/2" between the pipes and the wall) will fit into the opening. With some adhesive on the face of the 2x2, let the pipes hold it in place until the adhesive sets. After the blocking is secured, the pipes can be strapped to the blocking.

If the adhesive does not do the trick, then the back wall will need to be opened up and mechanical fasteners (screws/nails) used to secure some type of blocking. With any luck it will be inside a closet where an access panel can be used to cover the hole.

02-16-2009, 04:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
SABL Moderator Relaxation Room Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Galena, Ohio Posts: 1,261 OS: WinXP SP3	Re: need creativity for shower I'm laughing at the pic..... yep, not so good. I never trust my Nokia for pics (but it does have a flash)... I don't have a service to send the pics to. So, you do have space between the pipes and the back side of the shower wall?? If the back wall is @1' back then it is a plumbing chase.... 2 seperate walls with a space between them. How far away is the framing (studs) on each side of the opening?? From the looks of things (and being a shower) you will have plenty of flex to get suitable blocking in place. I would try some 2"x2"x whatever length (only if yo DO have 1 1/2" between the pipes and the wall) will fit into the opening. With some adhesive on the face of the 2x2, let the pipes hold it in place until the adhesive sets. After the blocking is secured, the pipes can be strapped to the blocking. If the adhesive does not do the trick, then the back wall will need to be opened up and mechanical fasteners (screws/nails) used to secure some type of blocking. With any luck it will be inside a closet where an access panel can be used to cover the hole.