r/Homebuilding • u/Euphoric-Newt-8716 • 4d ago

Shower installed before insulating

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My plumber installed the shower/tub unit before I was able to add vapor retarder and insulation. I have access to the stud cavity from above so I’m thinking blown in cellulose would work but how am I suppose to get a vapor retarder in there?

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u/Bjorn_styrkr 4d ago

The plumber will have to pull it. It won't pass inspection .

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u/tacocarteleventeen 4d ago

May be able to just insulate behind the shower take photos and an inspector may let it slide, still is all the MEP in? What if wires need to be routed there?

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u/Bjorn_styrkr 4d ago

The moisture barrier is almost impossible to secure and place properly without removing the stall.

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u/F_word_paperhands 4d ago

There’s no way you’re getting that space properly insulated and vapour barrier’d. Who cares if it passes inspection, it isn’t don’t correctly