Joe S wrote:
I've ripped my shower back to studs. One wall has 1/4" plywood over the
studs with just a small hole for a shower head. House is 20 years old
in So. Cali.

I've been told that this is 'sheer' protection. I would like to put
some plumbing in this wall for additional heads, but am concerned that
I should not mess around with the plywood.

(I've also been told that it has since been found that with 1/4", if
the protection is ever needed, the nails will rip right out of it
before it withstands much stress.)

So, do I need to not mess around with this plywood? Or can I do
something which will allow me to open it up to do some plumbing work?


Joe


It's part of a sheer wall. No bfd. Do your work and replace the
plywood in that area when you're done.