Dripping Bathtubs and Shower Trays? We Will Fix It
Problem wet locations in the house are a typical event and most of the time, they have the tendency to be high usage locations such as the kitchen sink and the restroom.
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Whereas the kitchen has the tendency to be more workable and the problems relatively solvable, the bathroom can be way trickier to handle when it begins presenting problems. This could be the time you need to call in a professional in your Carlton Nottinghamshire East Midlands area.
We serve these local areas too:
- Netherfield
- Colwick
- Gedling
- Bakers Fields
- Thorneywood
- Porchester
- Holme Pierrepont
- Stoke Bardolph
- Mapperley
- Woodthorpe
Considering that the bathroom has the tendency to be a highly wet location due to a reasonable amount of water being splashed around while showering, it can begin to reveal some signs of wear and tear in susceptible places. These are normally in the seams where a shower tray or tub meets the wall tiles.
Absence of proper sealing on the edges of bathrooms and shower trays can present a huge obstacle as they can be the weak point where the water and mould eventually erode and begin permeating water through and gradually causing damage to plasterboards.
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A common symptom of this scenario consists of a wet odour in the bathroom. Sometimes, it can show up on the lower levels first. A stain mark will show up on the ceiling panels as a result of taking in water from the bathroom leakages above. Apart from such a stain being an eyesore, there is an imminent threat if there are electrical wires close to the boards.
Such a leak would have to be resolved rapidly by recognising the real leaking location and remedying at the earliest opportunity to avoid any danger from escalating.
These sort of problems are common in bathroom locations for two main factors. One is normally inappropriate installation and inadequate sealing of the edges of tubs and shower trays. The other may be as a result of ageing.
Some plumbing technicians may fail to pick the best possible place for setting up a shower tray or tub which can result in leaking problems later on. For instance, a shower head positioned in an area close to the window may lead to the shower sprays falling on the window sill and standing there.
This can provide a future issue simply due to the fact that if the grouting or sealer utilised there is not waterproof and is thought to be ‘porous’, water will leak in and make its way to the underlying plaster and wood.
Throughout construction and repair work, it’s best to ensure that your home builder or repairman uses high-quality waterproof grout and silicone in your bathroom as water has the tendency to reach unanticipated locations in the bathroom after a shower.
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When it concerns tubs, a typical and recurrent issue for many tubs appears to be caulking or sealing which splits repeatedly. Some property owners are surprised. The silicon fractures or has the tendency to pull away from the wall after a number of months.
Bead size has a lot to do with it. The fact that the width of the opening in between the tub and the wall is unequal means that there will be areas that are broader while others are narrower, making it hard to decide the ideal size bead to use.
If you use a bigger bead, then you wind up having an overflow in the narrower section without the silicon discovering its way into the space. When you select a smaller sized bead, your silicon winds up being inefficient in the bigger spaces since it vanishes into the space without filling it.
Most property owners have shared that while opting on DIY, they are careful to prep the location to counter any wetness by thoroughly scrubbing and cleaning up with alcohol and letting it dry for a number of days prior to the caulking. Despite this many people are doing a decent job of it, but they still lament that it stops working much sooner than they would have hoped.
One technique is to make sure that you fill the tub with water prior to caulking. This ensures that the tub is at its optimal weight and extended to leave an optimum space. Once you do, the silicon has a better possibility of remaining in place for longer, assuming you have done the preparation work well.
Shower Tray Problems
In some cases when handling a leaky shower tray, we have needed to eliminate the tiles around the border of the tray. Additional investigation normally exposes damp plywood that is heavily water damaged specifically if it is not WPB marine plywood.
In one instance, we noticed that the border of the shower tray still had the plastic covering that it came in. It is such things that make it evident that the preliminary installer was what we refer to as a cowboy home builder, indicating they did a poor fitting.
Unfortunately for the homeowner, what should have simply been a relatively simple repairing task, ends up being a big job, and you would not want another cowboy home builder mishandling the repair work.
Contracting a proven, precise and qualified repairman is crucial in salvaging an already complex matter without costing you an arm and a leg.
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To date, we’ve dealt with numerous simple cases where performing comprehensive cleaning and using a tube of silicon around the leaking edges has resolved the problems.
However in some instances, we discovered the issue to have gone further, specifically when the installation was not done correctly and subpar products were utilised.
Why Seek The Help of Professionals?
As skilled specialists in bathroom repair work and remodelling, we have worked on so many cases and observed the damage that is triggered by a leaky tub or shower tray. Typically, it’s very pricey if not fixed on time.
Although one can attempt and do a spot fix on it prior to the repairman gets there, it is advised that you get the help of a professional.
Every scenario is so different, however after mindful assessment of the issue, our specialists will have the ability to provide you with a convenient solution that will fix your leaking tub or tray for a very long time to come.
It can end up being relatively hard to outline the best ways to fix a leaky tub or shower tray step by step since the situations are so varied.
However, what you can be ensured of when you call us in is that we will take a look at the issue, give you a precise diagnosis, and then, based upon that, provide an option(s) that will rid you of the leaking issue for the longest time.
With our team on your side, you can bid farewell to all your bath leak problems. We cover your area of Carlton NG4 3. Call us today to make your appointment on 0115 822 4995
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