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Can I install tile edge trim by embedding it in thinset, and letting it dry? And then install the shower wall tile at a later date? Or, should tile edge trim be installed at the same time as the wall tile?

How about some R-tech moisture resistent foam board?

Sorry last Q.. Can the PEX touch the cast iron vent pipe, or should slide on some foam sleeves or something to create some separation?

Thanks for catching that Terry! I've cancelled the former, and added the valve with stops to the order. Big thank you on that. And thanks Wayne, definitely some good questions. I was very surprised that there was nothing between our units, just some grayish insulation in parts. I wonder if just...

Also thank you so much for that diagram! Puts things into perspective for me. One other bizarre thing for me is that I can see the back of my neighbor's fiberglass shower. Is it alright to plop in some fiberglass insulation around these copper pipes and toilet vent pipe or is that a code no go?

Thanks Terry you're the man! I really appreciate you taking the time to look at my post. People were telling me I had to deal with these metal vent pipes but since I'm in a condo I really can't do anything about that for now, especially since I'm DIY, and I doubt the HOA would like me messing...

https://imgur.com/a/HiFAyZV I've got this fat drain pipe blocking the hot and cold pipes that feed down to the shower valve, forcing the whole rough assembly beyond the studs. I am going to switch to PEX and run them behind the fat pipe to fix this. Is this ok and if so do I need to insulate...