Blue0310
2022-02-25 17:24:26
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Good day everyone,
how should a walk-in shower be insulated?
We have the following problem:
Water damage in the bedroom (stains, laminate warping, etc.), water is coming through the adjacent wall to the bathroom/shower.
Two people from a renovation company were here, who work hand in hand with the insurance.
The first person (measurement technician) said that the silicone joint (wall/floor) was porous and leaky, that maintenance must take place and the insurance will probably cover the consequential damage, but the joint has to be replaced by us. He further said that there must be insulation under the tiles that holds the water in the shower. The silicone joint is just cosmetic work, but the waterproofing of the shower must be ensured even without an intact silicone joint. He suspected that the insulation (8-year-old house) might be damaged and that tiles would have to be removed to check it. He measured moisture everywhere in walls and floors.
He finally said that the joint repair is a short-term solution; to keep the water in the shower room in the long term, the insulation must be checked.
About three days later, the expert came who had the measurement results. He said he still had to check them and could not say anything yet. He took photos and some measurements.
Now the report has arrived, or directly linked with an offer for renovation, which is usually covered by the insurance.
I was told during the inspection that furniture (in the bedroom) would also be disassembled, stored, and reassembled. In the offer, it says I have to do that myself. I can move a dresser, yes. I cannot push a 3-meter-wide wardrobe out of the room, nor can I assemble or disassemble it. Is that usual?
Furthermore, the offer states that all work (drying, replastering the wall, painting, changing floors, etc.) will take place in the bedroom, since we have to take care of the silicone joint ourselves. However, I wonder if it is enough to just renew the joint in the bathroom. The first employee told us that the insulation must also be checked, since the water in the shower must remain even without an intact joint.
As it is, there are links saying this or the opposite, and of course everyone in the family thinks they know better (no tradesperson).
What is your opinion?
Sorry for the long post, I hope it was understandable.
Thank you very much and best regards!
how should a walk-in shower be insulated?
We have the following problem:
Water damage in the bedroom (stains, laminate warping, etc.), water is coming through the adjacent wall to the bathroom/shower.
Two people from a renovation company were here, who work hand in hand with the insurance.
The first person (measurement technician) said that the silicone joint (wall/floor) was porous and leaky, that maintenance must take place and the insurance will probably cover the consequential damage, but the joint has to be replaced by us. He further said that there must be insulation under the tiles that holds the water in the shower. The silicone joint is just cosmetic work, but the waterproofing of the shower must be ensured even without an intact silicone joint. He suspected that the insulation (8-year-old house) might be damaged and that tiles would have to be removed to check it. He measured moisture everywhere in walls and floors.
He finally said that the joint repair is a short-term solution; to keep the water in the shower room in the long term, the insulation must be checked.
About three days later, the expert came who had the measurement results. He said he still had to check them and could not say anything yet. He took photos and some measurements.
Now the report has arrived, or directly linked with an offer for renovation, which is usually covered by the insurance.
I was told during the inspection that furniture (in the bedroom) would also be disassembled, stored, and reassembled. In the offer, it says I have to do that myself. I can move a dresser, yes. I cannot push a 3-meter-wide wardrobe out of the room, nor can I assemble or disassemble it. Is that usual?
Furthermore, the offer states that all work (drying, replastering the wall, painting, changing floors, etc.) will take place in the bedroom, since we have to take care of the silicone joint ourselves. However, I wonder if it is enough to just renew the joint in the bathroom. The first employee told us that the insulation must also be checked, since the water in the shower must remain even without an intact joint.
As it is, there are links saying this or the opposite, and of course everyone in the family thinks they know better (no tradesperson).
What is your opinion?
Sorry for the long post, I hope it was understandable.
Thank you very much and best regards!