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Leaky shower
I seem to have me a leaky shower stall...
It's lined with ceramic tiles, both the floor and the walls, there's a single drain in the center of the stall. The bathroom is upstairs, above the garage, which is finished with drywall, including the ceiling. A few weeks ago I noticed some water stains on the ceiling in the garage right below where the shower is, so I cut a large-ish square hole, and it was indeed wet. Through the hole I see the joists, supporting OMB boards. I guess those OMB boards are the floor of the bathroom. I see the drain pipe coming from the shower and going wherever it goes, but the pipe feels dry to the touch. I don't see leaks at the elbow joining the pipe coming down from the drain to the one going sideways. The OMB board was damp to the touch. I took out the grille covering the drain, and looked down the pipe. I didn't see anything other than, well, white PVC pipe. I didn't use the shower for a few weeks to let things dry out, meanwhile I applied some silicone caulking around where the drain fixture joins the floor tiles (the drain fixture is plastic), and at all around where the floor and walls join (the grout didn't look broken at all, but I figured it couldn't hurt...) A few days ago I resumed using the shower, and the OMB board feels damp again. What steps could I take next to troubleshoot this, besides calling a plumber? Thanks, -jav |
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On May 3, 9:12 am, Javier wrote:
I seem to have me a leaky shower stall... It's lined with ceramic tiles, both the floor and the walls, there's a single drain in the center of the stall. The bathroom is upstairs, above the garage, which is finished with drywall, including the ceiling. A few weeks ago I noticed some water stains on the ceiling in the garage right below where the shower is, so I cut a large-ish square hole, and it was indeed wet. Through the hole I see the joists, supporting OMB boards. I guess those OMB boards are the floor of the bathroom. I see the drain pipe coming from the shower and going wherever it goes, but the pipe feels dry to the touch. I don't see leaks at the elbow joining the pipe coming down from the drain to the one going sideways. The OMB board was damp to the touch. I took out the grille covering the drain, and looked down the pipe. I didn't see anything other than, well, white PVC pipe. I didn't use the shower for a few weeks to let things dry out, meanwhile I applied some silicone caulking around where the drain fixture joins the floor tiles (the drain fixture is plastic), and at all around where the floor and walls join (the grout didn't look broken at all, but I figured it couldn't hurt...) A few days ago I resumed using the shower, and the OMB board feels damp again. What steps could I take next to troubleshoot this, besides calling a plumber? Thanks, -jav Have some one take a shower while you look from below |
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On May 3, 11:16 am, beecrofter wrote:
Have some one take a shower while you look from below- I tried that and I'm now on probation for five years and have to register with the county. |
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1: Check for cracks in the grout of the ceramic tile. Small cracks
developed leaks in mine. 2. Check for leaking pipe connections, faucets, etc. 3. Check for seal around faucet escutcheon. Shower may be getting behind it. On Thu, 03 May 2007 09:12:22 -0400, Javier wrote: I seem to have me a leaky shower stall... It's lined with ceramic tiles, both the floor and the walls, there's a single drain in the center of the stall. The bathroom is upstairs, above the garage, which is finished with drywall, including the ceiling. A few weeks ago I noticed some water stains on the ceiling in the garage right below where the shower is, so I cut a large-ish square hole, and it was indeed wet. Through the hole I see the joists, supporting OMB boards. I guess those OMB boards are the floor of the bathroom. I see the drain pipe coming from the shower and going wherever it goes, but the pipe feels dry to the touch. I don't see leaks at the elbow joining the pipe coming down from the drain to the one going sideways. The OMB board was damp to the touch. I took out the grille covering the drain, and looked down the pipe. I didn't see anything other than, well, white PVC pipe. I didn't use the shower for a few weeks to let things dry out, meanwhile I applied some silicone caulking around where the drain fixture joins the floor tiles (the drain fixture is plastic), and at all around where the floor and walls join (the grout didn't look broken at all, but I figured it couldn't hurt...) A few days ago I resumed using the shower, and the OMB board feels damp again. What steps could I take next to troubleshoot this, besides calling a plumber? Thanks, -jav Cheers, Joe |
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On May 3, 12:50 pm, Joe wrote:
1: Check for cracks in the grout of the ceramic tile. Small cracks developed leaks in mine. 2. Check for leaking pipe connections, faucets, etc. 3. Check for seal around faucet escutcheon. Shower may be getting behind it. On Thu, 03 May 2007 09:12:22 -0400, Javier wrote: I seem to have me a leaky shower stall... It's lined with ceramic tiles, both the floor and the walls, there's a single drain in the center of the stall. The bathroom is upstairs, above the garage, which is finished with drywall, including the ceiling. A few weeks ago I noticed some water stains on the ceiling in the garage right below where the shower is, so I cut a large-ish square hole, and it was indeed wet. Through the hole I see the joists, supporting OMB boards. I guess those OMB boards are the floor of the bathroom. I see the drain pipe coming from the shower and going wherever it goes, but the pipe feels dry to the touch. I don't see leaks at the elbow joining the pipe coming down from the drain to the one going sideways. The OMB board was damp to the touch. I took out the grille covering the drain, and looked down the pipe. I didn't see anything other than, well, white PVC pipe. I didn't use the shower for a few weeks to let things dry out, meanwhile I applied some silicone caulking around where the drain fixture joins the floor tiles (the drain fixture is plastic), and at all around where the floor and walls join (the grout didn't look broken at all, but I figured it couldn't hurt...) A few days ago I resumed using the shower, and the OMB board feels damp again. What steps could I take next to troubleshoot this, besides calling a plumber? Thanks, -jav Cheers, Joe I would try plugging the drain from the top with a rubber ball or stopper and then filling the shower a couple of inches. Check downstairs. If you get a heavy leak, then the issue is around the drain entrance and you may be in for some tile work. If it only leaks once you take the ball out and the water rushes through, then your issue is in the joint. (easy fix from below). good luck |
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"Javier" wrote in message ... I seem to have me a leaky shower stall... It's lined with ceramic tiles, both the floor and the walls, there's a single drain in the center of the stall. The bathroom is upstairs, above the garage, which is finished with drywall, including the ceiling. A few weeks ago I noticed some water stains on the ceiling in the garage right below where the shower is, so I cut a large-ish square hole, and it was indeed wet. Through the hole I see the joists, supporting OMB boards. I guess those OMB boards are the floor of the bathroom. I see the drain pipe coming from the shower and going wherever it goes, but the pipe feels dry to the touch. I don't see leaks at the elbow joining the pipe coming down from the drain to the one going sideways. The OMB board was damp to the touch. I took out the grille covering the drain, and looked down the pipe. I didn't see anything other than, well, white PVC pipe. I didn't use the shower for a few weeks to let things dry out, meanwhile I applied some silicone caulking around where the drain fixture joins the floor tiles (the drain fixture is plastic), and at all around where the floor and walls join (the grout didn't look broken at all, but I figured it couldn't hurt...) A few days ago I resumed using the shower, and the OMB board feels damp again. What steps could I take next to troubleshoot this, besides calling a plumber? If you are lucky, you have a leak in the drain piping, or around the faucet controls or where the shower head screws into the wall. More likely, you have a failure of the shower pan, which would require tearing the shower floor apart and rebuilding it. Searching on mud set shower repair or tile shower repair might get you more info. http://www.thetiledoctor.com/repair/leakypan.cfm for instance. Bob |
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On May 3, 9:12 am, Javier wrote:
I seem to have me a leaky shower stall... It's lined with ceramic tiles, both the floor and the walls, there's a single drain in the center of the stall. The bathroom is upstairs, above the garage, which is finished with drywall, including the ceiling. A few weeks ago I noticed some water stains on the ceiling in the garage right below where the shower is, so I cut a large-ish square hole, and it was indeed wet. Through the hole I see the joists, supporting OMB boards. I guess those OMB boards are the floor of the bathroom. I see the drain pipe coming from the shower and going wherever it goes, but the pipe feels dry to the touch. I don't see leaks at the elbow joining the pipe coming down from the drain to the one going sideways. The OMB board was damp to the touch. I took out the grille covering the drain, and looked down the pipe. I didn't see anything other than, well, white PVC pipe. I didn't use the shower for a few weeks to let things dry out, meanwhile I applied some silicone caulking around where the drain fixture joins the floor tiles (the drain fixture is plastic), and at all around where the floor and walls join (the grout didn't look broken at all, but I figured it couldn't hurt...) A few days ago I resumed using the shower, and the OMB board feels damp again. What steps could I take next to troubleshoot this, besides calling a plumber? Thanks, -jav Actually, I've got something similar going on; just happened to go into the basement after a shower and notice dripping. Repeated a few days to confirm, dripping every time. (one of these molded shower stalls, no tiles) So.... took off the shower head and capped the pipe, then turned it on full blast; no drips, so the supply can't be the problem. Then I took a huge storage bin thing, filled it up with a hose from the sink, and dumped it into the bottom of the stall; no drips, so it can't be the drain. Now what? |
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Either where faucet or spout meets wall, or if you have one of thosoe
clear fiberglass grips in your shower, check where that enters the fiberglass wall. Caulk those areas. Actually, I've got something similar going on; just happened to go into the basement after a shower and notice dripping. Repeated a few days to confirm, dripping every time. (one of these molded shower stalls, no tiles) So.... took off the shower head and capped the pipe, then turned it on full blast; no drips, so the supply can't be the problem. Then I took a huge storage bin thing, filled it up with a hose from the sink, and dumped it into the bottom of the stall; no drips, so it can't be the drain. Now what?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - |
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On May 8, 1:30 pm, Jim Conway wrote:
Either where faucet or spout meets wall, or if you have one of thosoe clear fiberglass grips in your shower, check where that enters the fiberglass wall. Caulk those areas. Actually, I've got something similar going on; just happened to go into the basement after a shower and notice dripping. Repeated a few days to confirm, dripping every time. (one of these molded shower stalls, no tiles) So.... took off the shower head and capped the pipe, then turned it on full blast; no drips, so the supply can't be the problem. Then I took a huge storage bin thing, filled it up with a hose from the sink, and dumped it into the bottom of the stall; no drips, so it can't be the drain. Now what?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - In addition to all those good possibilites, also check outside the shower door, where the outside floor tile meets the shower. If that area is not caulked, water that drips from the door, folks drying off, etc can also drip into and through the wood floor. |
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