Williamhack05
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I have had 3 plumbers out, 2 of which had over 20 years of experience. I am at a loss.
The Issue: Shower leaks on the exterior of the shower pan causing damage to flooring and starting to damage floorboard.
The Leak: It only leaks when hot water is turned on, but the temperature of the leaking water is room temp. It is a slow leak.
The Faucet: Overhead rain faucet, handheld sprayer, main shower faucet.
Shower Enclosure: Tile on walls, plastic shower pan (no sand/mortar base), 2 glass sliding doors. Pan was installed with incorrect pitch. Following this pitch will lead to where the leak becomes visible on the floor, on the exterior of the shower pan. It only leaks when the hot water is on.
What I've attempted:
Re-caulk drain. This was a waste of time as there is nothing wrong with the drain.
Re-caulk the joint for tile/shower.
Remove door, re-install, re-caulk. Definitely not the door.
Visually inspected Grout, in good shape.
Visually inspected floor board from crawlspace, no visible water damage (yet).
Visually inspected shower pan for cracks, no luck.
Cut 2 holes in drywall, one by faucet location, one by backerboard/showerpan joint. Nothing obvious except I can see water damage on the floor board. Leak must be coming from the top (not the drain).
I am seriously so stuck and ready to give up. I am desperate. Thank you.
Will
The Issue: Shower leaks on the exterior of the shower pan causing damage to flooring and starting to damage floorboard.
The Leak: It only leaks when hot water is turned on, but the temperature of the leaking water is room temp. It is a slow leak.
The Faucet: Overhead rain faucet, handheld sprayer, main shower faucet.
Shower Enclosure: Tile on walls, plastic shower pan (no sand/mortar base), 2 glass sliding doors. Pan was installed with incorrect pitch. Following this pitch will lead to where the leak becomes visible on the floor, on the exterior of the shower pan. It only leaks when the hot water is on.
What I've attempted:
Re-caulk drain. This was a waste of time as there is nothing wrong with the drain.
Re-caulk the joint for tile/shower.
Remove door, re-install, re-caulk. Definitely not the door.
Visually inspected Grout, in good shape.
Visually inspected floor board from crawlspace, no visible water damage (yet).
Visually inspected shower pan for cracks, no luck.
Cut 2 holes in drywall, one by faucet location, one by backerboard/showerpan joint. Nothing obvious except I can see water damage on the floor board. Leak must be coming from the top (not the drain).
I am seriously so stuck and ready to give up. I am desperate. Thank you.
Will