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Leaks are the bane of traditional shower enclosures. If you haven't
experienced leaks yourself you won't have to go far to find somebody who
has!
What we often overlook is the fact that buildings move. Your home is a
living breathing thing that swells and contracts with temperature. Imagine
your traditional shower enclosure. It comprises numerous components each
made from different material. Individual materials will swell or shrink with
temperature at a different rate. Therefore, you have quite a job on your
hands when it comes to sealing them all together in an attempt to prevent
leaks. In time, no matter how good you are with silicone sealant, with
everything moving at different rates leaks are inevitable. Then there is the
adhesive and grout - this eventually becomes permeable with age.
In short, no matter how good a tradesman or DIY'er you are on what is in
effect an impossible mission. Leaks are just about inevitable on a
conventional shower.
One of the problems when a shower leaks is the route by which the water has
been escaping is not always obvious. This makes it difficult to find and
repair. Another problem is you, the homeowner, will only find out you have a
leak when a damp patch appears. Damp patches don't appear quickly, they are
usually the product of leak that has been in existence for much longer .
Yet another issue with a leak is mildew. In some of the worse cases the leak
remains out of sight and undetected. Over a period the damp conditions
created by the leak become the perfect breeding ground for bacteria. Before
you know it you may have rot to deal with. Then of course there is the
smell. As mildew prospers the smell increases. If you can't see you have a
leak this can be a frustrating and smelly mystery.
Simple logic has come to the rescue. Shower Pods now offer a solution to the
inevitable leaky shower enclosure. When installed a shower pod (also known
as a leak-free cubicle) leaves nowhere for water to escape. Problem solved.
The other advantage of a shower pod is the ease with which they can be
installed. Instead of days we can now talk in terms of hours. They are
delightfully simple to install and available in various shapes and sizes to
size most tastes.
Take a look through the various models we supply. If you have any questions
about the product or installation please don't hesitate to
call and speak with one of our helpful
staff. We are always pleased to speak with you. |