Recent content by Terry1977

Yes, the quote specified backer boards all round. The variation was not agreed to. When questioned, the bathroom fitter's response was that the wall was already flat so the backer boards weren't necessary. Although the fracture in the grout could have been caused by the wall moving, the lack of...

I recently had my new bathroom installed which included a 1200x800 shower area. However, after several months the a hairline crack developed within the tiles and a leak developed. This particular wall is a solid wall which sits directly on a joist. It is likely that movement within the joist has...

Thanks Swwils. There's not much to show with regards to pictures as the tiles are still intact. The bathroom fitter has covered the grout lines with silicone so that the shower is still usable in the interim. The tiles are large: 600mm x 300mm.

Good evening all, We recently had a new bathroom fitted. After five months, a couple of tiles have blown in the shower area and water has penetrated the wall into the airing cupboard adjacent. The wall is sitting directly on a joist (running in the same direction). There are hairline cracks in...