We have an old home (28+ yrs old, but only 2 yrs ours) with an
upstairs shower with a history of problems.
Most recently, my fiberglass shower pan settled in one corner with a
nice cracking sound leaving a 1/4" to 1/2" crack below the tiles. The
downstairs bathroom ceiling shows nothing.
What broke? Somekind of concrete filler or other support under the pan?
In addition we think there have been more leaks in the tiles or at the
base in the past and we have black mold problems (humid Southern CA)
at various points that won't clean off completely even with bleach.
These mold areas seem to be cracks in the tiles and/or grout lines.
Also, the valves are probably due to replace (small leaks). So, that
is just about everything.
We expect to remodel the bathroom, but don't want to rush it before
we can afford to get what we want and do a complete job including
replacing the flooring, tiles, valves, shower pan, etc.
For now, should I pump some flexible caulking into the crack to keep
any further water out of the walls/floor or not use this shower until
I do a temporary repair? Or the full remodel?
thanks for all help/advice,
dan
upstairs shower with a history of problems.
Most recently, my fiberglass shower pan settled in one corner with a
nice cracking sound leaving a 1/4" to 1/2" crack below the tiles. The
downstairs bathroom ceiling shows nothing.
What broke? Somekind of concrete filler or other support under the pan?
In addition we think there have been more leaks in the tiles or at the
base in the past and we have black mold problems (humid Southern CA)
at various points that won't clean off completely even with bleach.
These mold areas seem to be cracks in the tiles and/or grout lines.
Also, the valves are probably due to replace (small leaks). So, that
is just about everything.
We expect to remodel the bathroom, but don't want to rush it before
we can afford to get what we want and do a complete job including
replacing the flooring, tiles, valves, shower pan, etc.
For now, should I pump some flexible caulking into the crack to keep
any further water out of the walls/floor or not use this shower until
I do a temporary repair? Or the full remodel?
thanks for all help/advice,
dan