Tile Showers - Shower Pan Repair
Birmingham Shower Repair Specialists
Is your Shower Leaking?
If so, the shower leak repair information below could be of interest to you! This will address
replacing the shower pan and keeping the existing wall portion.
Most tile shower pans leak from the floor area from these 3 common problems:
1. Improper installation of the shower pan (Most Common, btw)
2. Something has punctured liner material underneath from movement etc.
3. Old age, brittle and crumbling apart (in this case we recommend installing a brand new tile shower from the ground up)
**We highly recommend that you do not continue using a shower that you suspect is leaking. Water can cause significant damage to structural joist and much more that can result in costly repair work that can be prevented with simply not using the shower until the leak problem is fixed properly.
** If structural damage is discovered we will fully replace and repair anything supporting the shower structure above.
What we recommend as a long lasting solution for your tile shower if you choose not to install a complete new shower:
Replacing an entire shower can be costly and not always necessary. If you have a tile shower that you are still happy with from a visual standpoint that seems to be structurally sound, you do have the option to replace just the floor area and bottom area of walls instead of redoing the entire shower. Known as a ' Shower Pan Repair ' in the trade.
Our pictures below will show the many careful steps involved in a properly repaired shower pan replacement from start to finish. These photos were of a porcelain tile shower that wasn't very old at all, 1-2 years, but was installed by someone that didn't know the proper way to get the job done (far to common).
Give us a call if you need our help with a shower pan repair or a brand new tile shower! Custom Tile Showers are a specialty of Tile Works!
BEFORE PHOTO OF SHOWER WE FIXED
Example of the common Shower floor water leak under the tile that eventually begins the wood rot process. In this case, this shower repair in Mountain Brook, Al caused extensive water damage to the floor joist underneath the tile and along the exterior wall of the home (Ouch). A costly repair to the structural system that Tile Works remedied for our customer. In this case there were no outward signs of a leak, however if you suspect a problem or unsure, take the time to have an inspection by us to avoid expensive repairs.
AFTER PHOTO OF SHOWER FLOOR REPAIR - NO MORE WATER LEAKS!
The Shower Leak Repair Process
Shower WaterProofing
We encourage and offer our customers the option to fully waterproof their shower project with a waterproofing membrane. It is a wonderful added layer of protection against constant water exposure and moisture. Applied over concrete backerboard, this waterproofing membrane application prevents mold growth and gives you a dryer, longer lasting product!
If you have any specific Laticrete Hydro Ban ™ waterproofing related questions, please don't hesitate to give us a call!
Shower Repair Contact Form
If you would like to speak with us regarding your leaking shower give us a call or contact us below and we will get back with you ASAP! Thank you!
Shower Repair Service Area: Hoover, Al Birmingham, Al Mountain Brook, Al Pelham, Al Alabaster, Al Homewood, Al Chelsea, Al Santa Rosa Beach, Fl 30A, Fl Destin, Fl