Similar to the chase is the soffit.
Plumbing in wall or floor.
When running the pipes through the studs first be sure to drill the holes in the center so that when it s time to hang the wall board the screws or nails don t reach the pipes and damage the pipes.
The tubs and shower units have to be installed at this time during the open stud phase.
Building a wall chase.
The chase is most commonly used for running new vent stacks.
In some cases the lines will have to be run across the wall studs.
If you have a shower door splash water all around the door and frame.
A chase is a false wall that creates a cavity used to conceal plumbing.
Mold spots on the wall or floor near the tub or shower.
The three main fixtures sink.
A bathroom remodel gives you a chance to update your fixtures change the bathroom configuration or expand the floor space.
This allows plumbing to run from the basement to the attic.
In most cases the lines will come through the floor.
How to find the source of a bathtub drain leaking.
How to reroute bathroom sink plumbing.
If you are remodeling be prepared to make changes in the plan once you ve removed the wall covering and flooring.
In a new building or addition where the framing is exposed this is easy.
The chase can be stacked from floor to floor of the home.
Leaks around the frame may take five minutes or longer to show up.
Once you ve drawn a plan for new plumbing service it s important that you also develop a strategy for running the pipes.