A grab bar in the shower or the tub adds safety for every age, and the install is about the wall anchors. The walkthrough keeps the bar secure.
The placement
Choose the location near the shower or the tub where the grip is needed. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In St. Louis, the studs and the blocking decide the spot.
The anchors
Install the anchors into the studs or the blocking behind the wall. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In St. Louis, the anchor into the wood holds the weight.
The bar
Mount the bar's flanges over the anchors and tighten the screws. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In St. Louis, the flange covers the anchor points.
The test
Pull hard on the bar to confirm it holds before relying on it. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In St. Louis, the pull test is the safety check.
The spacing
A second bar at a different height helps the standing and the sitting. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In St. Louis, the heights suit the users.
The finish
Seal around the flanges to keep the water out of the wall. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In St. Louis, the seal protects the blocking.
The call
Install the bar to hold. Call 888-217-3585 and St. Louis Home Plumbing Co will match you with a St. Louis pro for the job.
Plumbing in St. Louis: what to know
In St. Louis, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across St. Louis city County — from Maplewood, Clayton and Richmond Heights to ZIP codes like 63108, 63110, 63103 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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