Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    ral0752's Avatar
    ral0752 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Nov 22, 2009, 10:52 AM
    Shower leak
    I have a 2nd floor shower that is leaking onto the ceiling of thr 1st floor. What are the possible causes and how do I troubleshoot this problem?
    speedball1's Avatar
    speedball1 Posts: 29,301, Reputation: 1939
    Eternal Plumber
    		  
    #2

    Nov 22, 2009, 11:04 AM
    You must first open up the ceiling to determine exactly where the leak's coming from. Cut a square out of the ceiling and save it. After it drys out it can be taped spacked and painted back in. Feel around the trap raiser. Is there moisture near the upper part of the trap? No? The look around the outer edges of the base. Is it coming past the base on the outside? Let me know. Tom
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Shower Leak [ 7 Answers ]

Hi, Had a new shower put in recently but it is leaking it drips downstairs but not sure where leak is coming from? Has anybody any ideas where leak is coming from? If I take out shower where is the best place to check for leak? It is just drips not heavy leak but it is irritating as you have a...

Shower Leak and toilet leak in different bathrooms [ 5 Answers ]

Hi, Leak 1. Last week I noticed a water stain in my ceiling below my shower. The stain is about 1 foot to the left of where the drain would be. The stain on my ceiling is in the shape of an "L" . Leak 2. I hope this is unrealated to Leak 1. There is a stain on my ceiling which I...

Shower Leak [ 4 Answers ]

I recently moved into a house that has a fiberglass shower base. One day after showering we noticed the ceiling below had wet spots. I've read this forum and just tested out some of the tricks to find the root cause... I've put a wet towel in the drain itself and filled the pan up with water to...

View more questions Search