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 New Jersey home inspection NJ home inspectors perform Certified New Jersey home inspections in NJ.FIBERGLASS TUB / SHOWER COMBINATION: Fiberglass is made from long filaments of spun glass which is chopped and blended with resin. The mixture is then blown into molds in a variety of shapes. It cures to become bathtubs, tub shower combinations, tub surrounds, showers, shower pans, lavs, sinks, laundry trays, and any other shape you could imagine. A "gel coat" is then applied as the final coat and is durable, will not rust, and does not chip easily. Abrasive cleaners should always be avoided. These cleaners will wear through the colored "gel coat". A coating of "Gell Gloss," or equivalent (available at most Building Supply Outlets) should be applied often to fiberglass units. Be aware that the inspector cannot ascertain whether the shower pan leaks unless the leak is evident. Flood testing of the pan is not performed by the building inspection company. Under most circumstances flood testing is performed by the pest inspector (if a pest inspection is called for). Generally, no inspector will flood test shower pans which are installed over finished rooms below. Any leaks resulting from the flood test would damage walls and ceilings of the rooms below. Please contact the inspection company should you need further information regarding this limitation.
NO VENTILATION (EXHAUST FAN
OR OPENABLE WINDOW RECOMMENDED):
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