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I must keep turning hot water valve hotter to get the same temperature hot water that I used to get!
Assuming you're in the northern hemisphere, you're probably seeing the effects of lowering soil and storage facility temperatures. Even though water supply pipes are well underground in my region, I ...
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Possible water damage behind shower tile wall?
That is typical 80s shower construction.
The green board is a moisture resistant board commonly used then but rarely now.
The mildew is the result of water leaching behind the tiles at the tub edge. ...
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Why do all shower cubicles have open tops, and does it have to be this way?
They don't have to be open. Here is a product called Showerdome
Blurb from site
A Showerdome® shower top stops steam and moisture leaving your shower, so you can enjoy mist-free mirrors, a dry ...
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Do I need to remove my shower to patch the subfloor?
No.
You can add some 2x6 ( assuming your floor assembly is 2x8 ) perpendicular to your joists to pickup the localized floor loading in this area.
You can either use hangers, toe nail to the recessed ...
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What's the purpose of this small hole in shower arm base
Looks like it is a pressure relief valve for the pipe, possibly for freeze protection.
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Waterproofing concrete wall
Tile sets well on block walls. There is not a requirement to cover with cement board, but if you feel you must, add firring strips and then the cement board.
I have used the Aquadefense on many ...
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Very low hot water flow in single fixture
If you sort out how to remove the cartridge from the valve body (with water shut off upstream) you should be able to check the flow (messily) from the open valve body directly by turning the hot back ...
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Very low hot water flow in single fixture
You can reduce the amount of drywall you destroy by getting a fiber optic snooper. Should be able to use a 1/4" hole every few feet.
Is there access to the valve?
I think these work with a bi-...
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Is it ok to fasten a shower surround to Schluter Kerdi curb?
It is interesting to see how tenaciously (no pun intended) some folks, including the glass panel manufacturers, hold on to (no ...) the notion that a couple of screws are required to keep the metal ...
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Nightly overwhelming sewer gas smell from shower drain only while in use
You’ve observed that sewer gas enters when water flows down the master bath shower drain or the laundry drain. It would make sense if debris had fallen down the stack vent and obstructs the venting ...
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Shower Pressure Decreases after thumping noise behind wall
The thump is probably coming from the pressure balancer. This is designed to stop you getting scalded if someone flushes the toilet, or frozen if someone runs the hot tap. If either happens it will ...
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Shower leaking after renovation - grout/caulk question
The tub has a flange around the 3 sides against walls. The tile overlaps that flange about 3/4" or so. This makes it harder for water to past the tub edge.
It is better to have caulk that ...
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Should I choose a left-hand or right-hand drain bathtub if it's right next to the bathroom entry door to avoid rusting hinges?
This isn't a logistics problem. Ask your wife. Drywall is pretty easy to repair, and nobody wants to look at that dumb access panel. Bury it with nicely finished drywall and cut into it if you ever ...
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Should I choose a left-hand or right-hand drain bathtub if it's right next to the bathroom entry door to avoid rusting hinges?
Rusty hinges should be near to the bottom of your list of considerations for placement because they are inexpensive and easily replaced. Ability to easily operate the valves and comfortably wrangle ...
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How Critical is the Caulking in My Shower?
It's fairly critical because you can't tell how well sealed the wall boards are, or how much moisture is getting through/underneath.
I'd want to remove all the old stuff, clean down very thoroughly ...
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How do I remove this shower drain?
Only the centre part in this picture rotates/unscrews. The outer ring looks like it will, but the lugs provide a space for water to run under the cover.
Unscrew the centre part anticlockwise with ...
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Should/can I use a shower pan liner with Schluter-Kerdi shower tray for my shower floor?
Oatey makes a product called "Perfect Slope" that will bail you out. Here's a picture from their product page demonstrating its use with a flange mounted flat on top of the subfloor:
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Should/can I use a shower pan liner with Schluter-Kerdi shower tray for my shower floor?
To use a shower pan liner you must have what is called a 3 piece drain. This will allow you to put your shower pan liner to the drain. A 3 piece drain also has threads where it can be raised or ...
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Support Options for Bathroom Shower Glass Panel wider than 3 Feet
To meet the code, you have the arm or a solid wall panel coming down from the ceiling . The other option is taking the glass all the way to the ceiling.
Your best bet is to ask the glass people if ...
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What size Schluter linear shower drain should I use?
I don't think that there is a single answer to this question. It comes down to a combination of your shower dimensions, the tile that you are using, and user preference.
They also make a linear drain ...
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Installing curved shower rod in standing shower stall
Yes, of course you can. The attachment method will depend on the molding material and its thickness, and perhaps on the type of wall that sits behind the molding. I recommend drilling pilot holes ...
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What is causing low water pressure in shower but not elsewhere?
There is a flow limiter in the head of the shower units. I suggest removing the head and testing the flow. If it improves then you know it is the shower head rate limiter.
I don't know that opening ...
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How much weight can I put on this beam?
Caveat: if you want a fully qualified answer, you really should go to a structural engineer. I'm not qualified as one. If I was, I would not be comfortable putting my name on this answer with the ...
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What to do if shower drain pipe is enclosed in concrete
Option 2. Chisel a bit away from the pipe, and don't direct force at the pipe when breaking out concrete around the pipe. You can also make cuts with a diamond saw to make chiseling easier.
It's ...
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There is a piece of wood caulked to the top of my bathtub. What is going on and what can I do to fix it?
If somebody thought that was an improvement over the underlying joint, then I wince at the thought of what's underneath it. It looks like he used ALEX caulk instead of a class 25 caulk like 100% ...
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There is a piece of wood caulked to the top of my bathtub. What is going on and what can I do to fix it?
That is a highly unusual installation. My guess is that the tub surround was either broken or installed too high.
Wood in a tub/shower area is a recipe for disaster. I would consider removing it and ...
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There is a piece of wood caulked to the top of my bathtub. What is going on and what can I do to fix it?
At this point all we can do is guess. My guess is that the wall, drywall, was damaged and covered up by the wood strip. You won't know until you remove it. If you do remove it and the damage isn't bad ...
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Wet Rated Pot Light
Find a make/model number on the thing and look it up. Or, possibly, while looking for the make and model number, find a label that indicates it's wet-rated directly.
I suspect CEC and NEC are ...
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What tile backing material can be embedded in concrete shower pan?
I have no specific info from the manufacturers, however I have done just as you describe many times with Durock.
I've been doing showers that way for over a decade, probably close to 2. I never have ...
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