Have You Started to Notice Water on Your Bathroom Floor?

Leaking Drain Pipe Replacement Tips for Leaky Shower Drains

In order to perform drain pipe replacement on a leaky shower, you will first have to remove the old drain assembly in order to identify what is causing the leak, so any damaged parts can be replaced. A shower drain has multiple parts all of which are designed to fit together and create a watertight seal. Should the leak be with the shower drain assembly, these can be replaced by most homeowners that have a moderate DIY skill level, and are available to buy at most home improvement stores.

A leaking shower drain is usually seen by water damaged ceiling or walls in the room directly below it. In order to determine the problem, the shower drain has to be disassembled to find out which part has broken down. It could be necessary also to access the crawl space found between your floor and ceiling below the shower drain, to find out how much water damage there is.

The main parts in a shower drain assembly are the strainer body, strainer, shower pan, drain body, drain pipe and the rubber gasket. The drain pipe must be permanently attached to all the water lines in your home, and are usually made from PVC. When it is the drain pipe which is leaking, you need to disconnect it from the water supply lines and the shower drain assembly as fast as possible. This kind of drain repair will need the expertise of a professional.

The strainer is the part which is visible on your drain, and usually made out of metal, this stops any large objects from falling into the drain. This is removed by removing the 2 screws that hold it in place. Once this is done, the complete drain assembly will be visible, and what is causing the leak can be identified.

The strainer and drain body are connected by threads and plumber’s putty. Between these is a rubber gasket, this will rest against the shower pan. This stops the water from seeping through the strainer and drain body into the wood and drywall of the house. The strainer body should be removed using channel locks in order to diagnose and repair a leaky shower, or to perform drain cleaning should there be a blockage.

If you are in need of a professional drain pipe replacement & repair service. Then call Green World of Key West in Key West, FL today, at (305) 998-9510.