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Anatomy of a Failed Shower
Feb 23, 2020
Why Do Showers Fail?
This is an animation of a traditional shower system with pan liner and mortar bed. If you have a tiled shower in your home and have never replaced the shower, this is likely the system you have.
The installation method in this animation is incorrect, but more often than not, this is how the majority of showers we tear out were constructed. The fasteners installed through the pan liner cause water and vapour to grow mould on any organic material behind the shower. In our area, a pre-sloped base under the pan liner is almost never found, which allows the water to stagnate under the tile. As you can see in the video, the corners should be folded, but are often found cut and overlapped/glued when removed.
Do you suspect your tiled shower has failed? Would you like to have a professional inspect it? Call us for a no cost inspection and replacement estimate on a shower that's guaranteed not to leak.
