Expert Answers in Leak
Why is water coming out of the grout on the side of our Shower?
ANSWER - From your photo the bottom edge of the wall tile where it is adjacent to the transition joint from the wall to the floor has efflorescence staining. That suggests water is traveling from…
Read MoreWill residual water from a leak cause damage to my tile installation?
ANSWER - If the tile was installed correctly the residual water/moisture should not harm the tile. Tile is often installed in showers, fountains, and pools and the moisture should not harm them as long as…
Read MoreCan a water pipe leak cause my tile to delaminate and will the insurance cover the loss?
ANSWER - If the tile was installed correctly and had adequate movement joints installed, the water flooding should not have caused the tile to debond. Unless the water leak in the slab created a hydrostatic…
Read MoreIs it alright to use Silicone Sealant to fix a Shower Leak?
Answer: First of all, all of the transition joints in the shower both horizontal and vertical should not have been grouted with a cementitious grout. They should have been filled with an ASTM C920 resilient sealant…
Read MoreWhy is my Tiled Balcony Leaking and How Can I fix it?
ANSWER - When there is a problem it normally is not due to one deficiency, but due to multiple compounding deficiencies. You state that the peel and stick moisture barrier was properly installed. If if…
Read MoreWhat is the best way to repair my tile roof deck that leaks?
ANSWER - It is possible to install tile over tile if the existing tile is in good condition. If the existing tile is cracked then the new tile installed over it will crack. In order…
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