Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Avoid The Costly Repairs; Probable Signs Of A Leaking Shower Pan Camden

By Debra Scott


Water is an essential thing in human life and all living things at large, but it can also cause serious havoc in your home especially when it overflows hence causing flooding or even in an event where you have a leaking faucet which you have been ignoring over time. Also, it could be the cause of your surging water bills. Detecting any presence of leaks calls for prompt action, which is usually seeking the services of a plumber. Discussed are some of the indicators of a leaking shower Pan Camden.

The first and most obvious is the mold and mildew. If your floor is wet, the mold is likely to form. Mold and mildew are linked to ailments. If you see any signs of mold or mildew, it means your pan is leaking so you should get a plumber as soon as possible, before the problem gets out of hand.

Look out for cases of damaged wallpaper or paint. A wall that has blistering wallpapers and paints is an indicator of the presence of leaks. In most instances, steam from the occasional hot shower could not be a cause of the problem. Whenever water comes into contact with your painted wall, it affects the area and the bond eventually separates. The same case also applies for wallpapers. Hence, if you find that they are getting loose, that could be an indicator of leaks.

Do you see any stains present or wraps? This is an indicator that you ought not to take lightly too. Leaking water that stays on your wall surface for a relatively long period softens the surface, and within no time, you will see bubbles on your wall. Ignoring such an early indicator will with time make your wall crack and wrap in general. Therefore to distance yourself from all such negative incidences, it is wise to call a plumber immediately.

You may look at the edges of the shower pan and your floor. If your pan is leaking, the floor or rather the borders of the bathroom floors and the pan will be damaged. Depending on how frequent the shower is used and the detergent used, it may change in color or even crack.

Always check your ceilings. For instance, if one has a bathroom on the second floor, it is possible to spot a leak on under that bathroom. Check that patch on your ceiling walls and assess whether it is as a result of water damage. An occasional wet floor in the area will also send a message that your pipes could be under ruin and hence leaking water which consequently seeps through your ceiling.

Did you know that water especially stagnant water smells awful? After any cleaning activity or even showering and ensuring that you have drained all the water only to come back the following day and get welcomed by the smell of water is another sign that there is a problem with your shower or faucet at large.

You must know that most of these plumbing problems are easy to solve on their early stages. If you observe any issue, you need to call for help as soon as possible. You may take less effort and time to solve the issue. If you leave the issue unattended it could result in worse, cost you more money and time. Stay safe, know your pan.




About the Author:



No comments:

Post a Comment