FMcCracken
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We recently completed a project where our plumber installed a lead shower pan. Now, the client would like to change the drain to a different type rough which requires penetrating the lead pan. Plumber says he can't warranty the modification because of penetrating the lead pan and he would instead like to replace the whole pan. Replacing the pan is a non-starter because the wall tile is custom, one of a kind and even if it could be redone, there's a 6 month wait for the tile.
I always thought you could repair or modify new lead pans. Old ones - no way, but with new, seaming is relatively easy.
Worst case scenario - a 2' x 2' square gets replaced around the drain rough and the old pan is folded/ seamed to the new patch. It may require hot lead to be poured on new seam folds and their corners.
Any guidance from you guys would be much appreciated.
Frank
I always thought you could repair or modify new lead pans. Old ones - no way, but with new, seaming is relatively easy.
Worst case scenario - a 2' x 2' square gets replaced around the drain rough and the old pan is folded/ seamed to the new patch. It may require hot lead to be poured on new seam folds and their corners.
Any guidance from you guys would be much appreciated.
Frank