Why do showers leak?

The most common cause of leaking showers is building movement, causing the weakening and cracking of grout, and damaging the waterproof membrane under the tiles. This usually occurs between the floor and wall joints of the shower recess.

Up to 90% of showers built onto a stud wall will eventually leak because a gap will occur between the tiled wall and the shower recess floor. This gap can be caused by the vibration of the wall arising from the opening and closing of doors and contraction and expansion of the wall as the building moves naturally from temperature and moisture changes.

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LEAKING SHOWERS AFFECT AUSTRALIANS EVERYDAY

The grouting between the tiles cannot withstand vibration, resulting in shower leakage via gap/s between the floors and walls.

1. Solid brick homes can also experience the same problem as leakage between the wall and floor due to expansion and contraction.
2. Even showers with a shower tray/membrane can often only cope with small quantities of water and are not equipped with self-drainage systems. Once the tray is full, the overflow will leak into the floor and walls, often being absorbed by woodwork and carpet in adjoining areas.
3. As well as looking unsightly, these damp areas often smell, rot and attract white ants (termites).
4. Silicones and “plugging” products may work for a limited period (depending on the quality of the product and the amount of leakage). However, efforts to remove dirt/mould build-up exacerbate the problem as few sealants are resistant to abrasive powder cleansers and/or scouring brushes.
   By preventing water from penetrating through the gaps and joins of the shower recess, the Megasealed service provides a long-lasting, cost-effective solution.

Warning signs to watch for 

1. Carpet is wet or smelly
2. Paint bubbling on walls
3. Visible gaps in floor and wall joints
4. Floor or wall grout missing
5. Dirty, black or mouldy silicone
6. Discoloured tiles or grout in or around the shower
7. Swollen timber door frame or architraves
8. Jamming bathroom door
9. Buckling floors
10. Damp or water marks on ceiling below bathrooms
11. Deterioration of silicone around the shower screen

Take a look at some of the signs we commonly find and might be causing damage to your property: 

	Damp and rotting carpet
	Paint flaking off walls
	Tiles lifting and grout missing
	Doors jamming and buckling
	Tiles lifting away from the wall
	Cracks in the walls

Additional Causes of Leaking Showers

While building movement is a common culprit, other factors can contribute to shower leaks:

• Aging or Deteriorated Waterproof Membranes: Over time, waterproof membranes can degrade, leading to water seepage.
• Poor Installation Practices: Improper installation of tiles or shower components can create vulnerabilities where leaks may develop.
• Use of Low-Quality Materials: Using substandard materials in shower construction can compromise the integrity of the waterproofing system.

Get profession help from Megasealed

Also, remember that some leaks are invisible to the naked eye, such as shower leaks under the floor or bathroom walls. Megasealed is equipped with advanced thermal water leak detection technology to detect those invisible leaks if needed.

Don’t let the problem get any worse; call Megasealed today on 1300 658 007 or get someone to contact you for a no-obligation free quote by your experienced and local consultant.

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