By Ed Del Grande
From Tribune News Service
Q: Ed: My old shower mixing valve and shower stall has reached the end. I’ll need to install a totally new shower stall complete with new plumbing and fixtures. My old valve did both water flow and temperature mixing. Is that still possible?
— Jim, Michigan
A: You can install what’s commonly called a custom shower stall. This is a shower stall designed and installed to your specifications. Usually they cost more than a standard shower stall, but you should end up with all the features you want. Meet with your plumber and/or contractor to discuss the job scope, then they’ll design the stall complete with the needed fixtures to meet local codes….