The last remnant of the West Roman Empire was conquered in 486 when Clovis defeated Syagrius who had ruled over northern Gaul. That part of the Frankish kingdom would be called Neustria (the New Land) as opposed to Austrasia (the Eastern Land), which was the original core territory of the Franks.
Grab bar mounting brackets made specifically for fiberglass installation have discs that safely distribute the weight of a person and prevent the fiberglass from cracking. By attaching the brackets to wall studs with bolts, you ensure that the grab bar will not pull out from the tub or shower wall when in use.
This bathroom has a 30x60 tub in an alcove. The tub will occasionally be used for baths, and more often for showers. The tub we selected has a high side (20 tall), so we're thinking it would be a good idea to have a grab bar to make it easy and safe to get in or out.Since the walls will be open to the studs, we can also add a 2x4 wherever we might need it to provide a secure wood anchor. install extra blocking for all my clients in the 50 - 70 year age range and we discuss this in concept stage. There is no need to install grab bars until you need them, but at the first sign of dizzy spells, new medication or an injury a grab bar can not only keep you in your home longer-it can save your life.