MarkPritchard
New Member
Hi,
I ran across this forum while looking for answers to a problem. We just moved into a new condo and everything was redone. In the master bath we have a whirpool tub/shower combo surrounded by tiled walls on three sides. There is a unit below us that has started to see water stains on his bathroom ceiling(right below our master bath) as well as this morning there was water dripping from his light. This has alerted us to the problem of leaking water. I've inspected the grout/sealant between tub and tiles and found that the tub had settled about 1/16th of an inch since installation causing there to be a small gap between the tub and tile in some places (majority of tub still sealed, or looks like it.) None of the tile closest to the tub is spongy, its still solid and in tact. I have a few questions
1. Does it sound like this is a leaking pipe? The problem has progressed over the course of 2-3 weeks.
2. Would sealing all the tile solve the problem?
Oh, and, the wood covering pictured doesn't have an access for the tub and doesn't remove, it's pretty well secured. This presents a problem for access for under the tub.
3. Any thoughts on the access to underneath the tub?
I'm really at a loss and have no idea where to go with this. Anything you could help me out with would be great.
I ran across this forum while looking for answers to a problem. We just moved into a new condo and everything was redone. In the master bath we have a whirpool tub/shower combo surrounded by tiled walls on three sides. There is a unit below us that has started to see water stains on his bathroom ceiling(right below our master bath) as well as this morning there was water dripping from his light. This has alerted us to the problem of leaking water. I've inspected the grout/sealant between tub and tiles and found that the tub had settled about 1/16th of an inch since installation causing there to be a small gap between the tub and tile in some places (majority of tub still sealed, or looks like it.) None of the tile closest to the tub is spongy, its still solid and in tact. I have a few questions
1. Does it sound like this is a leaking pipe? The problem has progressed over the course of 2-3 weeks.
2. Would sealing all the tile solve the problem?
Oh, and, the wood covering pictured doesn't have an access for the tub and doesn't remove, it's pretty well secured. This presents a problem for access for under the tub.
3. Any thoughts on the access to underneath the tub?
I'm really at a loss and have no idea where to go with this. Anything you could help me out with would be great.