masterbath redo ceramic tile shower

[dezde]

We have torn out our old plastic shower and linen cabinate. Our goal is to make a larger ceramic tile shower. When we tore out the cabinate and small wall where all the water lines are we also discovered a vent pipe that runs through the floor and ceiling out the roof. This pipe is smack in the middle of where we want to expand the new shower. This pipe is not next to the toilet so we don't think it's a vent pipe for that? Can this pipe be removed or rerouted somehow? If it can be removed, is there something else we need to install so our drains still run properly? I have searched through all my books I recieved when I bought the new manufactured home and there is no information on these vent pipes. When you go outside and look at the roof, there are two pipes above the bathrooms that have small mushroom cap type lids on them and two pipes in the bathroom areas that are just straight pipes with no type of coverings. Our project is on hold until we can figure out how to deal with this vent pipe. Any help would be appreciated.
Maura

[David Oxhandler]

The pipe you have run into sounds like a plumbing vent. If you have plumbing and roofing skills you can re-route this but I wouldn't just delete it.

If you can follow the pipe and confirm that is it NOT venting the toilet, and it very well might regardless of location, you might be able to replace it with a check vent.

Read the free article from our MH Repair Archive What is A Plumbing Check Vent?

If you have never done this kind of project before you may want to consult with a professional MH repair contractor or plumber. Installing a replacement shower can be a tricky operation. "As a general rule, replacing a bathtub (or shower)is NOT considered a do-it-yourself project -- especially if your changing the type and size.... Changing anything means refiguring the drain lines, vents and waterlines and that can get a bit tricky and frustrating. But if your old tub (or shower) is cracked or damaged and you simply wish to replace it with the same kind, then the project becomes more manageable.

To get some insights you can read Replacing a Manufactured Home Bathtub