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It’s an unfortunate fact but leaking shower recesses are among the most common building defects in Australia. This has never been unusual in units, apartments and houses more than 15 or 20 years old, but more and more we are finding leaking showers in homes that are less than 10 years old. This really shouldn’t be the case with modern materials, sealants and waterproofing practices.
Bathroom waterproofing is the most important part of a bathroom as it provides the integrity needed to ensure that water doesn’t leak into other parts of the home. An incorrectly waterproofed bathroom or wet area can quickly cause problems that are at best inconvenient and at worst structurally damaging.
One of the most common concerns we hear from our customers is that they have trouble dealing with mould problems and mouldy grout in their shower. Bathroom mould in Brisbane’s humid climate and high summer temperatures can be a problem particularly in older less well ventilated rooms.
Traditional shower repairs can be very expensive and leaking showers are a headache for homeowners and landlords alike. The Shower Dr provides a complete solution in cost-effective shower repairs without removing any tiles.
We use only Mapei products which are known in the construction industry as being the best on the market worldwide, these products mean your shower repairs will be carried out using the best available materials.
Our clients often ask us why showers leak after seemingly not causing any problems for a long time. In reality the waterproofing in the shower has probably been failing for some time and it is only when something becomes obvious that we are called to detect a shower leak and evaluate the work which has to be undertaken. Below are some of the most common causes why showers leak:
