SHOWER PAN FAILURE Diagnosis Leaking Shower Investigation in Denver
A beautiful shower should be built to last.
But when water starts leaking, cracked grout and tile can be signs of a much bigger problem.
This six year old marble curbless shower developed a leak, with water coming through the ceiling below.
Rather than simply repairing the visible damage, the shower was investigated to find the underlying cause.
THE PROBLEM
The homeowners experienced
Water leaking through the ceiling below.
Cracked grout across the shower floor.
A cracked marble mosaic tile
Missing caulk at a corner.
These were visible signs that something was wrong beneath the finished surface.
THE INVESTIGATION
The shower was opened to examine the original construction.
The investigation revealed concerns with the shower base, including inadequate slope beneath the waterproofing membrane toward the drain.
The shower had been modified to create a curbless entry involving changes to the framing and shower base.
The ceiling below was opened to investigate the source and extent of the leakage.
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Understanding the cause helps determine whether a shower needs repair, further investigation or complete reconstruction.
A new shower base was constructed with properly sloped substrate and waterproofing. New marble was matched as close as possible.
