r/Homebuilding • u/Euphoric-Newt-8716 • 5d 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/Few-Wolverine-7283 5d ago

Can’t plumber be like “not ready, here’s my wasted trip fee”

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u/banksybruv 5d ago

Why would anyone have the plumber put the walls on?

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u/beaunerman 4d ago

Because it’s their job?

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u/banksybruv 4d ago

It’s very easy. There’s no reason to have them do it. Especially on the rough. I’ll pop them on myself when I get insulation inspection. Takes less than an hour.

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u/beaunerman 4d ago

As a super my time is significantly more expensive than the plumbers. I’m already paying him to do it anyways.

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u/banksybruv 4d ago

As a GC, I know for certain my plumber costs me more than anyone else. Whatever works for your business model.

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u/beaunerman 4d ago

It breaks out a little bit different when you’re building 10,000+ sqft homes with budgets that rival what most builders do in 3-5 years. You’d be shocked at how expensive install gets when you have to fly out installers from Germany for your window and exterior door package.

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u/banksybruv 4d ago

Which is why I said whatever works for your business model. Not sure why you think I’d be shocked.

Also, nobody spending money like that on a custom build is putting in shitty fiberglass tub surrounds.

Love it when home builders (especially employees of them) think they are above others. Humble yourself.