Shower Leaking To Floor Below

Just a note about shower or bathtub leaks over a garage.

Shower leaking to floor below.

Depending on which floor this shower is located you might see water or water marks on a ceiling or when you look in the basement or crawl space. Another way to tell is to examine the drain from underneath which can be accomplished in the crawlspace or the basement. This cuts the cost of having to dig through the floor to get to the water pipes and if for any. Let s check for the next possibility.

How to fix a leak from the upstairs bathroom. Below the shower pan if the pan is on an upper floor. Stop up the drain and fill the pan with water and let it sit. If you use a curtain look for standing water on the floor after you shower.

A damp spot or worse a continuous drip from the ceiling overhead signals trouble. If it gives this may be the problem. Water stains on the ceiling or joists below. If your pan or floor looks good try this basic step.

If you have a shower door splash water all around the door and frame. Once you see that the water is coming through the ceiling take immediate action before the leak causes any more damage to your house. If you find some you re in for a new shower pan or shower floor to stop the leak. Soggy carpets around the shower stall.

The area around the shower pan for dampness and water. If no water drips out below check closely with a bright light it may not be your shower pan leaking. Water leaks from a plumbing fixture or pipes may go unnoticed for days or even weeks until you notice a wet spot or water stain on the ceiling below. Besides this method you can make observations around your shower pan for leaks.

If you have a second story bathroom the problem could be in. If it happens that your shower or bathtub is located above your garage you can cut costs by having the plumber cut the ceiling under those pipes and replacing it with a removable door. If your tile shower is leaking the cause of the leak must be found and addressed as soon as possible and definitely before you take a shower again. How to find the source of a bathtub drain leaking.

Loose floor tiles close to the shower. The best way to tell if this is your problem is to push down on the floor around the drain. Failure to do so puts more moisture behind the wall or under the floor which can cause mold rot in the wood structure or crumbling drywall. The areas to check include.

The idea is to use the process of elimination and keep looking for any evidence of a leak each step of the way. The ceiling board or floor may show some stains.