There is a lot of plumbing happening in your bathroom. If trouble breaks out you may not notice it right away because everything is hidden in the walls and floors. When you do finally catch wind of the problem it may already be too late avoid a costly repair bill.
An ounce of prevention is truly worth a pound of cure in this case. It is an extremely good practice to employ a routine inspection of the most common bathroom trouble spots. This will allow you to nip a potential problem in the bud before it has a chance to manifest and turn into real disaster that will be costly to have repaired and cleaned up.
First check the toilet tank and area. Water damage from a faulty toilet can be especially troublesome because not only are you exposed to leaking clean water, but sewage water as well. This presents a health concern as the contaminated water can lead to serious health problems if not contained and treated properly.
Be sure to act on anything you notice that suggests water is getting into areas it is not supposed to. A soft or spongy floor can be a good indication that you have a leak somewhere. Don't ignore the problem as it won't go away. The only prudent thing to do is to find the source and fix it immediately.
Next move on to the tub and shower. Huge volumes of water are run through these two fixtures. You need to be sure that the water is staying where it is supposed and none is getting out into areas were it can do harm.
Check the caulking around the tub for spots where it has come away and water could get into. Fix these. Next inspect the tiles and replace any that are missing or cracked. Repair any imperfections in the grout between the tiles too.
Finally inspect the sink and counter. The pipes are often contained in the cabinet below so leaks are not always discovered right away. Look underneath for any signs of water or water stains.
The repair bills from water damage can add up at an alarming rate. Better to take the time to spot trouble and deal with it while it is inexpensive and manageable, then wait to discover a problem after it has evolved to a full blown emergency. You will thank yourself later. - 16492
An ounce of prevention is truly worth a pound of cure in this case. It is an extremely good practice to employ a routine inspection of the most common bathroom trouble spots. This will allow you to nip a potential problem in the bud before it has a chance to manifest and turn into real disaster that will be costly to have repaired and cleaned up.
First check the toilet tank and area. Water damage from a faulty toilet can be especially troublesome because not only are you exposed to leaking clean water, but sewage water as well. This presents a health concern as the contaminated water can lead to serious health problems if not contained and treated properly.
Be sure to act on anything you notice that suggests water is getting into areas it is not supposed to. A soft or spongy floor can be a good indication that you have a leak somewhere. Don't ignore the problem as it won't go away. The only prudent thing to do is to find the source and fix it immediately.
Next move on to the tub and shower. Huge volumes of water are run through these two fixtures. You need to be sure that the water is staying where it is supposed and none is getting out into areas were it can do harm.
Check the caulking around the tub for spots where it has come away and water could get into. Fix these. Next inspect the tiles and replace any that are missing or cracked. Repair any imperfections in the grout between the tiles too.
Finally inspect the sink and counter. The pipes are often contained in the cabinet below so leaks are not always discovered right away. Look underneath for any signs of water or water stains.
The repair bills from water damage can add up at an alarming rate. Better to take the time to spot trouble and deal with it while it is inexpensive and manageable, then wait to discover a problem after it has evolved to a full blown emergency. You will thank yourself later. - 16492
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