Shower leak Remediation
Our tailored solutions are assessed and quoted on site free of charge.
A leaking shower can be a confronting, scary and frustrating issue, particularly when water is leaking to adjacent walls, to the level below, to the carpet outside or simply out into the bathroom. Mouldy walls and ceilings, damp carpets and excessive water in the bathroom post-shower are typically sure signs of a shower leak. This can be determined on site.
Generally, if your substrate remains sturdy and there is sufficient fall to waste we can offer services that don’t require your tiles be replaced. More often than not, the water leak will be traced back to the shower recess where there is a deteriorated or lack of a perimeter sealant and the bond breaker underneath has failed. This is usually accompanied by cracks in the floor and wall grout, and mouldy silicone/grout.
Our services include:
Water leak detection: at no cost we can visit your premises, utilizing a number of methods including thermal imaging chase the source of the water leak.
1. Removal of existing floor and wall grout
2. Removal of existing sealant all horizontal and vertical junctions
3. Removal of mold & surface contaminants, prime and clean
4. Application of mold resistant grout to walls
5. Application of mold resistant Cementitious grout to floor. Epoxy grout is also available.
6. Application of mold resistant polysiloxane silicone with 700% elongation at break to shower recess
7. Application of mold resistant silicone to all horizontal & vertical junctions
In some circumstances an on-tile membrane may be suggested
8. Wipe down – removal of grout residue
9. Application of a 2-coat clear polyurethane waterproofing membrane.
Clear Remedial Membrane’s two coat system is a clear, hybrid water based, aliphatic polyurethane waterproofing membrane applied at a thickness of 500 microns. It is a class 1 membrane with a 50% elongation at break. The membrane is uv stable and trafficable, ideal for leaking shower repair, and leaking balcony repair.
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