fixtures finishes
Thermostatic shower valve
Anti-scald shower mixing valve with separate temperature + volume controls. Required by IRC P2708.4 in residential — pressure-balanced or thermostatic only.
Cost tier
PREMIUM
Cost / sqft
$0–$0
Install
specialty
Durability
premium
Maintenance
low
Moisture
excellent
Cost notes
$200-800 valve + trim. Allows independent temperature + flow control.
Aesthetic
- Finish: concealed (only the trim is visible)
- Color range: finish-dependent
- Visual weight: light
Climate suitability
✓ Hot-humid
✓ Hot-dry
✓ Mixed-humid
✓ Mixed-dry
✓ Cold
✓ Arctic
Code notes
IRC P2708.4 requires pressure-balanced or thermostatic mixing valve in residential showers (anti-scald 120°F max).
Source
Architectural Graphic Standards — Architectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter
Tags: valve, shower, thermostatic, anti-scald