Dripping Bathtubs and Shower Trays? We Will Fix It
Problem wet areas in the house are a common event and for the most parts, they have the tendency to be high usage areas such as the kitchen area sink and the restroom.
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Whereas the kitchen area tends to be more workable and the problems fairly easy to fix, the bathroom can be way trickier to handle when it starts causing problems. This could be the time you need to call in a professional in your Bramcote Hills Nottinghamshire East Midlands area.
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Considering that the bathroom tends to be an extremely damp area due to a fair quantity of water being splashed around while bathing, it can start to reveal some signs of wear and tear in susceptible places. These are usually in the seams where a shower tray or bath tub joins the wall tiles.
Lack of correct sealing on the edges of wetrooms and shower trays can present a substantial difficulty as they can be the weak spot where the water and mould eventually erode and start permeating water through and gradually damaging plasterboards.
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A typical symptom of this situation consists of a damp smell in the bathroom. Sometimes, it can show up on the lower levels first. A stain point will show up on the ceiling boards as a result of taking in water from the bathroom leakages above. Apart from such a stain being an eyesore, there is an imminent danger if there are electrical wires near to the boards.
Such a leak would have to be resolved rapidly by recognising the actual dripping area and correcting at the earliest opportunity to prevent any threat from escalating.
These sort of problems are common in bathroom areas for two primary reasons. One is usually inappropriate setup and inadequate sealing of the edges of tubs and shower trays. The other may be as a result of aging.
Some plumbing technicians may fail to pick the optimum possible place for installing a shower tray or bath tub which can result in dripping problems later. For instance, a shower head placed in an area near to the window may result in the shower sprays falling on the window sill and stagnating there.
This can provide a future problem just due to the fact that if the grouting or sealer utilised there is not waterproof and is thought to be ‘porous’, water will seep in and make its way down to the underlying plaster and wood.
During construction and repair work, it’s best to make sure that your builder or repairman utilises top quality waterproof grout and silicone in your bathroom as water tends to reach unexpected places in the bathroom after a shower.
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When it concerns tubs, a common and recurrent problem for most tubs appears to be caulking or sealing which cracks repeatedly. Some house owners are amazed. The silicon cracks or tends to pull away from the wall after a couple of months.
Bead size has a lot to do with it. The fact that the width of the opening in between the bath tub and the wall is uneven means that there will be sections that are larger while others are narrower, making it hard to find the best size bead to utilise.
If you utilise a bigger bead, then you end up having an overflow in the narrower section without the silicon discovering its way into the gap. When you select a smaller sized bead, your silicon ends up being inefficient in the larger areas since it disappears into the area without filling it.
Most house owners have shared that while opting on DIY, they use utmost care to prep the area to counter any wetness by thoroughly scouring and cleaning with alcohol and letting it dry out for a couple of days before the caulking. Regardless of this most people are doing a decent job, but they still lament that it fails much faster than they would have desired.
One technique is to make sure that you fill the bath tub with water before caulking. This guarantees that the tub is at its optimum weight and extended to leave an optimal gap. When you do, the silicon has a better opportunity of remaining in place for longer, presuming you have done the preparation work well.
Shower Tray Problems
In many cases when handling a leaky shower tray, we have had to get rid of the tiles around the boundary of the tray. Additional investigation usually reveals damp plywood that is heavily water damaged particularly if it is not WPB marine plywood.
In one circumstance, we discovered that the boundary of the shower tray still had the plastic wrapping that it was delivered in. It is such things that make it obvious that the initial installer was just what we refer to as a cowboy builder, meaning they did a lousy job.
Sadly for the homeowner, what should have just been a fairly uncomplicated repairing job, turns out to be a big job, and you wouldn’t want another cowboy builder botching the repair work.
Contracting a proven, careful and proficient repairman is crucial in salvaging an already complicated matter without costing you an arm and a leg.
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To date, we’ve dealt with numerous uncomplicated cases where carrying out extensive cleaning and applying a tube of silicon around the dripping edges has dealt with the problems.
But in some circumstances, we discovered the problem to have gone further, particularly when the setup was not installed correctly and substandard materials were utilised.
Why Seek The Help of Professionals?
As seasoned professionals in bathroom repair work and remodelling, we have dealt with numerous cases and observed the damage that is caused by a leaky bath tub or shower tray. Usually, it’s really expensive if not sorted out on time.
Although one can attempt and do a patch fix on it before the repairman arrives, it is recommended that you get the help of a professional.
Every situation is so different, however after careful assessment of the problem, our experts will be able to offer you with a workable service that will solve your leaking tub or tray for a long time to come.
It can become fairly hard to lay out ways to fix a leaky bath tub or shower tray step by step since the circumstances are so varied.
Nevertheless, what you can be guaranteed of when you call us in is that we will take a look at the problem, provide you an accurate diagnosis, and after that, based on that, offer a service(s) that will rid you of the leaking problem for the longest time.
With our crew on your side, you can say goodbye to all your bath leak problems. We cover your area of Bramcote Hills NG9 3. Call us today to make your appointment on 0115 822 4995
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