hrsnblm
New Member
Hello, it's been a long time since I posted last, but I am in need of advice. Years ago I replaced a bathtub with an acrylic(?) shower base and walls. Because of the location of the original drain and the drain in the base I had to build a frame which allowed me to take into account this issue.
However, after a few years of use the base cracked, even though when I installed it on top of the framing I installed a 3/4" water resistance panel to spread the weight of its use. When the base manufacturer sent out a tech to repair the crack (was still under warranty) he did a crappy job, left a hump on the floor, and it eventually cracked again.
I want to fix it permanently and am getting mixed information from my searches. I am going to replace the base but I am under the impression that 1) I need to add support to the empty spaces in the framing (filled with some compound) and 2) replace the panel with concrete backing.
Suggestions? Thank you to all who answer ahead of time.
However, after a few years of use the base cracked, even though when I installed it on top of the framing I installed a 3/4" water resistance panel to spread the weight of its use. When the base manufacturer sent out a tech to repair the crack (was still under warranty) he did a crappy job, left a hump on the floor, and it eventually cracked again.
I want to fix it permanently and am getting mixed information from my searches. I am going to replace the base but I am under the impression that 1) I need to add support to the empty spaces in the framing (filled with some compound) and 2) replace the panel with concrete backing.
Suggestions? Thank you to all who answer ahead of time.