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The glass in shower door should be toughened safety glass (sometimes referred to as tempered) conforming to European standard EN12150 (previously British standard 6206). Toughened safety glass is very strong although it will shatter into small pieces if severely damaged, it should not crack...

I worked for a shower manufacturer for 10 years, incorrect application of silicone sealant is the single biggest cause of leaks. The advice you have been given is broadly correct. Always fully seal the shower tray to the tiles before installation and allow it to cure for at least 24 hours...

The silicone seal between the tiles and shower tray should continue behind the wall profiles and should not be cut. The silicone should be applied a couple of days before installing the shower enclosure allowing it to cure correctly. When the wall profiles are screwed to the wall the silicone...

Four fold bath screens are generally very similar if you follow this link you should be able to download or view a set off fitting instructions from this manufacturers website, selection list is at the bottom of the page http://www.simpsons-enclosures.co.uk/downloads.php. You could just...

The minimum height for a standard shower enclosure is between 1850mm and 2000mm, this is the height they are manufactured to. You will obviously need to ensure that you have enough height to stand under the shower head. Often a loft shower will require a made to measure or bespoke shower...

The standard height for shower doors is either 1850, 1950 or 2000mm. Shorter doors used to be available from Manhattan and Lakes bathrooms although they were around 1830mm in height. If you require a shower door no higher than 1800mm you will have to have one made, a number of the recognised...

Yes, the water proof wall covering should always extend down onto the tray unless the manufacturers instructions state otherwise. When ever I have seen shower trays pushed up to the tiles leaks have generally occurred. If you are nervous about the silicone you could first put a line between the...

If you intend to seal the gap around the pipes use silicone sealant. At the top of the tiles there is little chance of direct moisture penetration so you can use what ever gives the neatest finish. Silicone sealant can be applied neatly with and application tool such as a Fugi and will all for...

It looks as though your shower tray will be fitted onto a concrete floor which will prevent the tray settling over time, the main cause of silicone failure between the shower tray and tiles. Clad the wall and place the shower tray against the cladding, you may want to seal the tray to the...

Choose your shower tray carefully, the advice regarding construction and rigidity is correct. Heavy stone resin shower trays used to be the norm although many light weight products are now available, some of these are to be avoided at all costs. Some acrylic capped trays are filled with dense...

Hi there, mountainwalker is correct. If you intend to create a wet floor for you shower enclosure you should use a fully tanked system that is compatible with the floor former. The floor former should be supported if it is going to be fitted to the floor joists. The normal procedure is to fix...

From memory the tanking kit used is manufactured by RIW and is called Tilesafe. I would contact the manufacturer direct for technical assistance before laying any tiles. You may even be able find the information you require from their website.

If I have understood your layout correctly then the damp is close to where you access the shower area. How much water escapes from the shower area onto the floor outside the shower (through the access point)? You suggest that the shower base is raised up. Reflected spray from your body when...

Glad the information is of use to you, sorry to hear that the builder is unresponsive. Do you have a shower door on the front of the wet area? This may be causing your problem and not the wet area its self. A simple mistake when installing your shower door can cause the damp you describe and can...

The Aqua panel I am familiar with is a mesh reinforced concrete board used specifically for construction in areas which will be exposed to high levels of moisture. My understanding of this type of product is that it will not become damaged should it be exposed to moisture and it provides a...

When constructing a wetroom a fall should be created to direct water towards the drain, this can be achieved with formers and screed on a concrete floor or by using a preformed wet floor base suitable for suspended floors. Suspended floors will normally require strengthening between the joists...

Hi, not sure what you mean by shower cabin. There are a number of complete shower pods available on the market which then have a shower door fitted onto them. You can fit any type of shower pod, cubicle or try to a suspended floor. The floor may require some strengthening but this is not...