Hi,
Just like the title says... we have gone through 2 acrylic tubs in 2 years. Both have developed hairline cracks in the bottom of them within a year of installation. The first was installed by a professional plumbing company and they placed the tub in Durabond 90 compound. The second was installed by the company we bought the tub from and they placed the tub in a sand mortar mix as well.
We have had the second company come back to inspect the cracking and they are claiming that the floor joists are not strong enough and are flexing when stepping in and out of the tub causing the cracking. The joists are 2x8 on 8ft span. Could that really be the problem?
Of course neither company would ever admit to an incorrect installation.
I would love to hear any other ideas you guys may have.
Just like the title says... we have gone through 2 acrylic tubs in 2 years. Both have developed hairline cracks in the bottom of them within a year of installation. The first was installed by a professional plumbing company and they placed the tub in Durabond 90 compound. The second was installed by the company we bought the tub from and they placed the tub in a sand mortar mix as well.
We have had the second company come back to inspect the cracking and they are claiming that the floor joists are not strong enough and are flexing when stepping in and out of the tub causing the cracking. The joists are 2x8 on 8ft span. Could that really be the problem?
Of course neither company would ever admit to an incorrect installation.
I would love to hear any other ideas you guys may have.
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