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Finding a Leak in Your Shower or Tub
Jan 23rd, 2012
A leak in your shower or tub can be particularly exasperating for homeowners. Because of the weight of a typical tub, having a leak can be a big cause for concern, since water damage to your floor and subfloor can quickly escalate the situation into a major problem--especially in the case of an upstairs bathroom. Showers and tubs are fairly simple construction, so there are only a certain number of possibilities for where the problem could be. If you’ve eliminated the possibility that your shower or tub leak is simply your kids splashing around a little too enthusiastically during bath time, you’ll need to methodically rule out the possibilities till you find the leak. Possible sources of the leak include:
- The surround, especially where the tile or surround meets the tub or shower floor.
- The tub, shower drain or overflow.
- The wall valve.
- The plumbing connections in the walls.
- The shower head or tub faucet.
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