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  "name": "Do you need to move the plumbing when converting a tub to a shower?",
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      "name": "Do you need to move the plumbing when converting a tub to a shower?",
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        "text": "Yes, converting an existing tub into a walk-in shower almost always requires plumbing modifications. Standard bathtub drains are typically 1.5 inches in diameter, while modern shower pans require a 2-inch drain to handle higher water flow and prevent standing water. Additionally, the drain location often needs to shift toward the center of the footprint rather than staying against the end wall. Shower valve heights must also be adjusted upward to comfortable standing height. Licensed plumbing trade partners handle the below-floor pipe adjustments and rough-in valves before wall closing and waterproofing begin.",
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        "description": "Yes. Showers require upgrading drain lines from 1.5 inches to 2 inches to meet flow standards, and the valve height and drain location usually need repositioning."
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  "description": "Yes. Showers require upgrading drain lines from 1.5 inches to 2 inches to meet flow standards, and the valve height and drain location usually need repositionin"
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