{"id":517,"date":"2021-06-07T20:30:05","date_gmt":"2021-06-07T23:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powertoolbase.com\/?p=517"},"modified":"2023-02-06T16:32:14","modified_gmt":"2023-02-06T19:32:14","slug":"shower-curb-size","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powertoolbase.com\/shower-curb-size\/","title":{"rendered":"What Size Should a Shower Curb Be? (Building Code)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
If you’re renovating your bathroom, you’ll need to make sure that your shower has some sort of curb or rim to ensure that the water is properly contained and finds its way to the drain. So what is the correct height for a shower curb?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the United States building code, the standard height for a shower curb is 2 inches above the top of the drain. This means that you must have a 2-inch drop from where the drain is located to where you step in. The US building code does not mean that the curb itself has to be 2 inches high.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In this article, I’ll discuss whether shower curbs are even necessary, whether they should be waterproof, and if it’s better to buy a pre-made shower curb or make one yourself (with instructions on how to do so).<\/p>\n\n\n\n