Re: Copper or metal shower walls

Posted by John Bridge on November 19, 19100 at 13:30:46:
In response to Re: Copper or metal shower walls
I'm a tile contractor, and I don't want to pre-empt the plumbers here (I know they'll have some qualms about the copper). I suspect, though, that you'll have a problem with moisture accumulating behind the copper through condensation, since it will be directly against the wall. I also know you'll have one hell of a problem with oxidation. As far as water-tightness is concerned, there was a time when copper was used for shower pan liners, but it didn't catch on. Lead worked better, and now PVC has taken the lead. John John Bridge Services

Posted by John Bridge on November 19, 19100 at 13:30:46:

In response to Re: Copper or metal shower walls

I'm a tile contractor, and I don't want to pre-empt the plumbers here (I know they'll have some qualms about the copper). I suspect, though, that you'll have a problem with moisture accumulating behind the copper through condensation, since it will be directly against the wall. I also know you'll have one hell of a problem with oxidation. As far as water-tightness is concerned, there was a time when copper was used for shower pan liners, but it didn't catch on. Lead worked better, and now PVC has taken the lead.

John

John Bridge Services

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