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FIBERGLASS SHOWER PAN
FIBERGLASS
SHOWER PAN (INSERT): A fiberglass pan insert
is a prefabricated fiberglass shower pan which
is set over the drain pipe, then tiled or sealed
in with other types of surrounds.
"Surround" means the vertical walls
around a tub or shower. Sometimes these units
will crack and leak but improper installation
seems to be the main problem with this type of
pan. The pan fits over a drain pipe protruding
from the floor. Caulk or other similar sealers
are pressed into a flange which fits around the
pipe thereby effecting a water tight seal. If
the pan is not completely secure the pan base
will move slightly when stepped on often
breaking the seal. This causes a leak under the
shower pan. The inspection, being a visual
inspection, does not allow the inspector to
apply weight to the floor of the shower at the
same time water is running. This type of leak is
almost impossible to detect unless all the
criteria is met for it to leak. Leaks of this
nature are relatively easy to remedy with the
addition of a flange sealer, such as plumbers
putty or the like. A Plumber may need to be
called out if you are not equipped to remove the
drain screen and make repairs.
NO VENTILATION (EXHAUST FAN
OR OPENABLE WINDOW RECOMMENDED):
STAINLESS STEEL LAVATORY
VITREOUS CHINA LAVATORY
LAVATORY-COUNTERTOP MOULDED
AS ONE-PIECE UNIT
LAVATORY LET IN TO TILE OR
OTHER MATERIALS
HOADIE RING
SELF RIMMING LAVATORY /
MOULDED ONE PIECE UNIT
FREE STANDING OR WALL HUNG
LAVATORY
"UNDER-SINK" VALVES
PLASTIC LAMINATE (FORMICA ®)
VANITY TOP OR BACK SPLASH
ACRYLICS (CORIAN®) / GRANITE
/ MARBLE / OTHER VANITY TOP MATERIALS
WINDOW
EXHAUST FAN
NON-MECHANICAL VENT
CEILING HEAT LAMP
ELECTRIC CEILING OR WALL
HEATER
NO VENTILATION NOTED
CARPETED BATHROOM FLOOR
CERAMIC TILE OR MARBLE
BATHROOM FLOOR
CERAMIC TILE
VINYL BATHROOM FLOORS
COVED
VINYL
WOOD OR CORK BATHROOM FLOORS
TERRAZZO OR SLATE BATHROOM
FLOORS
TERRAZZO
WOOD SUBFLOOR
The above information was provided by TWI Systems Copyright 1995-2005 1-800-553-5660
File last updated May 16, 2012 * Copyright © 2012 All rights reserved by: Accurate Inspections, Inc. A New Jersey home inspection firm 56 Woodland Drive, Woodland Park (formerly West Paterson) NJ 07424 973-812-5100 providing New Jersey Certified Home Inspections in NJ, by New Jersey Licensed home inspectors. Inspector of record Michael Del Greco, New Jersey Home Inspector License GI 0121.
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