Grab Bar Placement & Blocking For The Aging In Place Bathroom

My wife and I want to live in our home as long as we possibly can. With our elder years ahead of us, it's time to make preparations for aging in place. A new downstairs bathroom, with blocking for grab bars, is part of those preparations.

[@sameoldmphymel]

Just last week, an engineer I was working with had to leave midday for an emergency, his dad fell due to a grab bar anchor failure

[@herrickkimball]

Wow. That's terrible. But it really underscores the importance of good blocking. I appreciate your comment!

[@rodneydangerfield7153]

As an MS patient, currently installing grab bars in the bathroom and this video was well done!...Thank you, Herrick, for sharing!

[@thaitichi]

These tips you've been sharing over the last 2 weeks are so great. Every time I see a new video from you I know I'm about to learn something great. Thank you for your efforts in sharing your knowledge!

[@herrickkimball]

I really appreciate this positive feedback! My channel is a mixed bag. Carpentry-related things lately. I'll be diverting my attention to yet another subject playlist in the near future, but will come back to carpentry tips as they come to mind. Thank you for the comment.

[@Jimmykimball]

That’s great! Awesome video!

[@herrickkimball]

Thank you Jimmy!

[@Deep_Divers]

Great info!

[@joecox9958]

Thanks! CA code asks to use 2x8, not sure which code you refer to to get 9" above the tub? I am looking for.

[@TheKayseir]

Very nice, thank you. That's what I will do also!