killavolt
In the Trades
Quite a few places in my area sell this tiled shower waterproofing system:
http://www.schluter.com/8_4_kerdi_shower_kit.aspx
It's been endorsed by John P. Bridge as an alternative to a mud bed. It comes with it's own drain system, which eliminates the use of a weep hole drain and the associated drain pan waterproofing rubber membrane.
Another system I've come across is this one:
http://www.wedi.de/usa/wedi_partner/contractors.php#
The Wedi system uses a waterproof backerboard with shiplap joints, that is basically your tile backerboard and waterproofing together. I'm wondering if anyone has experience with the Wedi system. It seems to be less labor intensive, eliminating the installation of a seperate waterproofing membrane over the shower pan and walls. I plan on calling the company, but I know I'll get the company "line" about how well their system performs. I want feedback from anyone who has used or is familiar with this system. Schluter-Kerdi is available for about $600 plus the dryset mortar, additive, backerboard, mesh tape and fasteners. This information is for a potential customer of mine. If the systems are similar in price I could pass on the labor savings to the customer in the bid process. It's a tough economy right now so any edge in pricing is an advantage. Thanks in advance.
http://www.schluter.com/8_4_kerdi_shower_kit.aspx
It's been endorsed by John P. Bridge as an alternative to a mud bed. It comes with it's own drain system, which eliminates the use of a weep hole drain and the associated drain pan waterproofing rubber membrane.
Another system I've come across is this one:
http://www.wedi.de/usa/wedi_partner/contractors.php#
The Wedi system uses a waterproof backerboard with shiplap joints, that is basically your tile backerboard and waterproofing together. I'm wondering if anyone has experience with the Wedi system. It seems to be less labor intensive, eliminating the installation of a seperate waterproofing membrane over the shower pan and walls. I plan on calling the company, but I know I'll get the company "line" about how well their system performs. I want feedback from anyone who has used or is familiar with this system. Schluter-Kerdi is available for about $600 plus the dryset mortar, additive, backerboard, mesh tape and fasteners. This information is for a potential customer of mine. If the systems are similar in price I could pass on the labor savings to the customer in the bid process. It's a tough economy right now so any edge in pricing is an advantage. Thanks in advance.