• Rivalarrival
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    3 hours ago

    More likely, there is a sistered stud directly in the center of the surround, and to fix it properly, they would have to tear out both sides of the wall.

    Offsetting the valve to one side or the other, they don’t have to do any additional demolition, framing, or drywall.

    Source: been there, done that…