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Identifying Signs of Water Penetration

Water penetration can often be instantly apparent however in some cases the damage may not be immediately evident and may go undetected for several years.

Some of the symptoms of water penetration include:

Stained walls and ceilings
Bubbling paint
Wallpaper lifting off the wall
Damp carpets
Warped timber
Mould / mildew
A smell of decay

If you notice any of the above symptoms call us now on 1300 556 775 and be connected with a customer service consultant who will immediately assist you, or book a quote online by clicking to the right the tab "BOOK A FREE QUOTE".

Investigating The Most Likely Cause of a Leaking Shower

There are certain clues which can help determine the most likely cause of a leak. Please note, these are only clues and should not be viewed as foolproof indicators of the exact source of a leak, but rather useful “rules of thumb”.

If its a Plumbing Leak (meaning it a burst pipe, or damaged tapware)

Water penetration associated with leaking plumbing is more likely to be steady and continuous, regardless of whether a shower is in use.

You may have leaking taps that could be leaking into your wall cavity creating serious damage to the stucture. Some signs that your taps are leaking appear when the taps are turned on, water appears from the tap handles.

If an area in your home is getting water flooded at a fast rate then generally its a burst pipe, call us now on 1300 556 775 for a free quote to fix the leak.

If its a Leaking Shower Tray (the membrane under the tiles has failed)

Water penetration associated with a leaking shower tray is intermittent and most obvious when a shower is in use or immediately after a shower has been used.

Signs of water penetration associated with a leaking shower tray are most often level with or below the shower floor. (However, through osmosis, evidence of water from a leaking shower tray can actually appear as much as 60cm+ above the level of the shower floor.)

The three main reasons an internal, in situ shower tray may fail are:

Structural movement,
Materials failure, including fault in manufacture of materials and a limited life of product, e.g waterproofing (10-20 years). Note that many of the materials previously used to build shower trays, such as the adhesives popular in the 1970s, have been superseded by more appropriate formulations,
Poor workmanship, where the shower tray was not installed in accordance with correct procedures.

The methods used to repair leaking shower trays vary according to the extent of damage which exists in a shower (see the Services>Shower Repair tab).

If you notice any of the above symptoms, whether its a plumbing leak or a waterproofing failure, call us now on 1300 556 775 for a FREE consultation.