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How to replace a commode at home

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Home Inspector with Domicile Analysis of Texas

 

Today I learned how to install a commode in my bathroom. First one goes down to your local hardware store and pick a commode you’re going to install.

When get home remove the old commode, wax ring, and rusted floor bolts, and prepare area for new items.

Now install the new bolts, wax ring, and the new the commode is ready to be seated in position. There are inadequate clearances from the wall to correctly position the commode.

No probbbbleemmm !!!!!!!!

The next step is than to remove section of the wall for adjustment. Cut the wall out to the size of the tank. Now install the commode into position, secure bolts, and installation complete. Beautiful job.

The installation of the new commode should look like this when your finish.

 

                  

WHAT; IT WORKING PROPERLY. THIS IS THE NEW WAY OF INSTALLING A COMMODE, TOTALLY CUSTOM WORK.

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Gary Bolen
McCall Realty - South Lake Tahoe, CA
CRS - Lake Tahoe Real Estate Information

this we like. and the hole in the wall lets the house breathe a bit better. doesn't get much cooler than that.

Aug 22, 2008 04:46 PM
Libby Cousins
Extraordinary Processing - Spokane, WA
Contract Mortgage Processor, licensed in WA

Nice Roy!  I assume that they also went to the county and got the proper permits to do that as well?!  :) Looks like they even took the time to paint around it!

Aug 22, 2008 04:48 PM
Roy A. Peterson
Domicile Analysis of Texas - El Paso, TX
P.R.E.I.

*NO Gary, its a new system of venting.

*No permit needed here Libby, the job was under $200.00 buckaroos. installed by the owner themself.

Aug 22, 2008 05:03 PM
Bob & Carolin Benjamin
Benjamin Realty LLC - Gold Canyon, AZ
East Phoenix Arizona Homes

Oh my -- isn't this interesting. Humm, somehow don't think this is up to code.

Aug 22, 2008 06:59 PM
Tiffany Landis
Tacoma, WA

I'm surprised they didn't try to hide that.  I used to be a Real Estate Appraiser, and sadly, this doesn't surprise me.  God invented construction workers and plumbers for a reason, and he also invented a telephone book and the internet so that they are easily found.  Thanks for the photo.

Aug 22, 2008 08:53 PM
Roy A. Peterson
Domicile Analysis of Texas - El Paso, TX
P.R.E.I.

* Code, what does code mean?

* Your welcome, Tiffany.

Aug 23, 2008 01:18 AM
Charles Buell
Charles Buell Inspections Inc. - Seattle, WA
Seattle Home Inspector

Roy, good one----do you suppose they managed to buy a toilet wrong for the drain rough-in?  Very strange:)

Aug 23, 2008 04:02 AM
Roy A. Peterson
Domicile Analysis of Texas - El Paso, TX
P.R.E.I.

*Yes Charles, that what happen here. When I saw this I could believe it myself.

Aug 23, 2008 04:41 AM
Jack Gilleland
Home Inspection and Investor Services, Clayton - Clayton, OH

Don't those things come in 10" and 12" roughs.  Oh well, this way seems to work just as well.

Aug 23, 2008 07:29 AM