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Sounds like a better job the second time around.:)

Sounds like a better job the second time around.:)
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Most important, is to make sure you have a...

Most important, is to make sure you have a preslope under the pan, use pea gravel (or something else) around the weepholes and install blocking between the studs to fully support the pan liner.
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The corners and all cement board joints should be...

The corners and all cement board joints should be taped and mudded with thinset. Make sure you use the alkalai resistant tape made specifically for this.

From your response, it sounds like you...
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I should follow this up by saying that you can...

I should follow this up by saying that you can install the cement board so that the bottom is 1/4" or so above the final mud bed. This will eliminate any wicking issues, however you have the last 6"...
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Joe Yes. The cement board will wick some...

Joe

Yes. The cement board will wick some moisture, however it will not hurt the cement board. If the pan is draining properly, this wicking should be minimal though. Additionally, the vapor...
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Ok so that answers my question on the vapor...

Ok so that answers my question on the vapor barrier.:thumbdn:



Over time, there could/will be mold and rot issues. Tough call as to whether its a total demo or not. If I were the homeowner, I...
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Since there is no positive slope under the liner,...

Since there is no positive slope under the liner, the water will seek the lowest spot which is aparantly at the wall in question.

Here is what needs to be done.

The tile floor and deck mud must...
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Ecman Tile and grout aren't what makes a...

Ecman

Tile and grout aren't what makes a shower waterproof. It is in fact the liner that does that. This type of shower is designed such that water will get through the grout and tile, and it...
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fx Is there blocking between the studs that...

fx

Is there blocking between the studs that is supporting the pan liner? It does not look like it from your pictures. There should be blocking around all the walls between the studs to fully...
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joeperi I don't believe that it climbed up...

joeperi

I don't believe that it climbed up over the liner. My interpretation of what fx is saying is that the water is trapped between the liner and the cement board, so its all inside the liner,...
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Gunguy what are you trying to get me into know. ...

Gunguy what are you trying to get me into know. Fortunately, we still have a big backlog. When you see me here in the daytime theres one of two reason. Either the back or the knees arent in...
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Ah gunguy you are too kind.:) The info you...

Ah gunguy you are too kind.:) The info you provided is all good stuff as well.



Yeah that is most likely the case. I hate to be the bearer of bad news.
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That is a good possibility, however it should not...

That is a good possibility, however it should not result in a problem. The concrete slab you refer to should be a mix of approx 1 part portland cement and 4 to 5 parts sand. It is a solid stable...
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fx Do the grout lines on the shower floor...

fx

Do the grout lines on the shower floor appear to dry out and lighten to their original color are do they always appear to be dark and wet?

See this link on how to properly construct a...
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From your description, the shower was not built...

From your description, the shower was not built correctly, and your pan is holding water. Water is not making it to the weep holes in the clamping drain due to lack of a preslope underneath the...
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