Re: [A/S] 2 questions: '79@ 31'

[Jim Norman <hddecker@xxxxxxx>]

Hi, Chris...

It's not uncommon for plywood, or any other sub floor the become 
discolored at the edges. Usually it's cause by the dust that settles 
though the carpets over the years. I saw the same sort of thing when I 
replaced the carpet in my house. The "softer" areas should be looked at 
closer. If you probe them with a small philips how far does it 
penetrate. If it goes in easily and deeper than the first layer of 
veneer, you probably have rot happening, if it only penetrates the first 
layer, it's probably soft spots in the veneer.

The shower drain should be a screw it fitting. There is a tool that you 
can get to remove it, but I have always had success using three screw 
drivers. I put 2 down into the drain, opposite each other, then slip the 
third in between and turn the fitting. You do have to take it easy, if 
you over do on a tight fitting you can break the strainer out. If it is 
really tight I pour some boiling water down the drain to loosen up the 
curd and pipe compound.

Hope this helps.

regards...
Jim