Preventing Water Damage Under the Sink

[Andrew Jones]

I while ago I read a post on BP about someone putting slanted drip pans under the sink so that if there is a leak water flows on the floor it is reported by a renter rather than pool and cause water damage especially in a second floor unit. I can't find this post anymore. I have searched and searched, but can't find actual name of this thing. I checked at home depot and didn't find it. Has anyone used this type of preventative maintenance in there own units. Where can I find this thing or do I have to build it. A picture or a link would be great. Thanks

[Joe Splitrock]

@Steve Anderes and @David Niles not sure if you noticed, the original post was from 2011 and the user has not posted on BP since 2016. They probably won't reply;)

Many of our rental properties have damaged wood under the sink from old leaks. Most of our cabinet had particle board, which gets damaged quickly by water. We take out the damaged board and replace it with plywood. We build up the plywood a little bit in the back, so it slants towards the front. Then we take scrap vinyl flooring and glue it to the board. I always keep the extra pieces when flooring is redone, so there is no cost. When there is a leak, water runs out and the tenant sees it. This prevents leaks from going unrepaired.