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Reasons for Hiring a Professional Plumber to Rectify Shower Leakages

 

Repairing a leaking shower may sound easy, but it's a complicated task which should be handled by professional plumbers. Over time pipes corrode making showers to leak even when the handles are switched off. If you suspect the problem is the spigot you can replace it by yourself but if the cause of leaking is deeper than faucets and it may be difficult for you to fix a tiled shower wall. Removing and replacing materials during the repair might cause damage property, and it's advisable to seek the services of an experienced plumber whenever you spot a leakage in your house.

 

If the source of the leakage is between the shower head and wall, such a leakage do not need a plumber as you can remove the shower head fix it firmly. There are dangerous leakages which are caused by leaking handles. Such hazardous leakages problems should be left for a professional plumber. You should not ignore presence dampness behind a wall because if they are left unattended, they can result in severe problems. If you spot moisture on the wall, you should hire a professional balcony waterproofing plumber to find the cause of the damage. Sometimes the leakage may fail to damage the tile and the water seepage at the back of the wall.

 

Sometimes walls which are exposed to leakage for a prolonged period may cause loosening of tiles. Such cases need a professional bathroom renovations contractor as the tiles have to be replaced. After the plumber access the damage caused by the leakage they may opt for replacement of pipes, valves, and tiles. Removal of these things may cause further damages to the shower system as a result of corrosion in the system this is more reason an experienced plumber should be involved.

 

Another severe leakage is the one that occurs at the drainage or the bottom of the shower a result of the crack. This kind of leakage is dangerous for the whole building because a small crack in the drainage and base of the tub allows water to get into the wall. To repair such leakage means removing some tiles and the shower bottom. This is not a do it yourself task you should consider hiring a skilled plumber.

 

If you spot leakage on the shower pan liner above the lip of the shower, you should act immediately by repairing it. Such leakage may cause rotting of studs which may result in an infestation of mold and termites.  Leakages that occur in the drainage of the shower should also be repaired with immediate effect to avoid further severe damages. If you want to learn more about bathroom renovation, visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shower.

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