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owmyball OP t1_j2axz24 wrote

Reply to comment by Formal_Ruin_8096 in Advice on replacing old/rotting subfloor under bathtub? by owmyball

Right on, great to hear from someone with very similar experience. I'm gonna spend a day testing the tub and making sure it doesn't leak, then likely doing the same. Otherwise it's a full renovation! Thanks!

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Formal_Ruin_8096 t1_j2bemk3 wrote

What's under the subfloor? If bathroom is above another room or crawlspace, be careful not to cut into the floor joists. You wouldn't want to create a weak spot right where all the weight of a full tub will eventually sit. Considering the relatively small size of the part you need to replace, I (very occasional DYIer) would definitely go with a dremel over a sawzall.

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owmyball OP t1_j2dpfsu wrote

Yep, kitchen is right below. 100% agree on Dremel vs sawzall for a precision cut

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