Considering the damage they do
over time if they fail, it's amazing
how little architects, general contractors,
and homeowners know
about shower pans. Anyone who
has worked in remodeling has seen
the damage. The leaks usually start
very slowly and continue to get
worse, often going undetected for
a number of years. In that time,
the water can cause thousands of
dollars worth of damage. Subflooring,
joists, girders, even exterior
siding can be completely rotted
away.
One of the reasons that pans get
so little attention is that lots of
people assume a good tile job is
completely waterproof. Most
aren't. It depends on the width of
the grout joints, and the type of
tile, grout, grout additives, reinforcing
wire, attachment, and