Folks,
Wondering if I could have some assistance on a professional install that we're having done - ideally I'm seeking reassurance but I'm not so naive as to expect that will be forthcoming
We're having the bathroom replaced in our house, with the addition of an electric shower over the bath (was previously just a bath with a two-high row of tiles round three sides). Installer cut away the plasterboard with the tiles as it's apparently easier than trying to get the tiles off. He's replaced it with standard plasterboard and skimmed (not taped) the joints. Am I right to be concerned? I'd have thought it ought to have been moisture resistant board that was used - that's what was there before and it's surely going to be subject to more moisture with a shower.
Is there anything in the building regs that says it must be moisture resistant, or is it just good practice? We have a ensuite shower enclosure with a thermostatic unit so this is just a back-up and won't be regularly used.
What's the official line on this? Should I say nothing, or get them to redo it?
Any thoughts appreciated.
Wondering if I could have some assistance on a professional install that we're having done - ideally I'm seeking reassurance but I'm not so naive as to expect that will be forthcoming
We're having the bathroom replaced in our house, with the addition of an electric shower over the bath (was previously just a bath with a two-high row of tiles round three sides). Installer cut away the plasterboard with the tiles as it's apparently easier than trying to get the tiles off. He's replaced it with standard plasterboard and skimmed (not taped) the joints. Am I right to be concerned? I'd have thought it ought to have been moisture resistant board that was used - that's what was there before and it's surely going to be subject to more moisture with a shower.
Is there anything in the building regs that says it must be moisture resistant, or is it just good practice? We have a ensuite shower enclosure with a thermostatic unit so this is just a back-up and won't be regularly used.
What's the official line on this? Should I say nothing, or get them to redo it?
Any thoughts appreciated.