25 November 2019 | 6 replies
When the new property manager went out to meet the tenant and do an inspection, he discovered that the fiberglass in the tub was cracked.
12 February 2022 | 5 replies
But, electric is the least maintenance and cheapest to install.One thing I did when I refurbished the old house on the Canadian border, is really insulated it - blew insulation into the exterior walls, under the house and in the attic I put really thick fiberglass insulation.
8 September 2024 | 9 replies
In Mass, that means that all components are double-wall, non-corrosive (fiberglass).
3 July 2020 | 9 replies
I only cheated on the lower 1/2 bath with a code compliant AAV.We did all the work ourselves so labor was just the fun of doing it.Cost of materials: Main Bath about $2k, 1/2 baths about $225 each from my spreadsheet.We got most of the materials on sale at Lowes: Good quality fiberglass Bath tub $125 (small chip hidden by tile) the toilets $35/each (both non-stock returns), double vanity $175 (side against wall damaged).All the shower stall & floor porcelain tile 75cents/sq ft from auction, Pex, PVC & fittings $185, all elect $100, 1/2 bath vanities $35 each (slight side damage hidden) Lighting $75, all mirrors $100, shower diverter/faucets $275, exhaust fans $30 each on sale.
30 May 2024 | 13 replies
All 3 of mine are the small drop in fiberglass kind.
16 June 2021 | 9 replies
If you decide to stick with steam make sure any exposed piping is adequately insulated with fiberglass - we had a problem with higher-than-average heating costs which we discovered was due to inefficient heat transfer through exposed pipes.
19 February 2020 | 54 replies
I don’t know if it’ll damage your shower pan liners or acrylic/fiberglass tubs.
8 January 2018 | 9 replies
I really prefer the look of a 1-peice fiberglass unit with no seams to collect water and mildew.
29 June 2018 | 4 replies
3) Medium grey wood-grained Waterproof vinyl flooring (WVF) throughout, with brushed nickel light fixtures and hardware, or Coffee wood-grained WVF with Oil-rubbed bronze light fixtures and hardware4) Keep the master-bath shower as it is, which is a medium blue fiberglass, and just replace the door with a modern one and trim in some coordinating hardware and glass tile, or totally tear out the shower?
25 May 2016 | 2 replies
If it's a fiberglass tub/surround, it might be worth replacing as the difference between that repair (because of the labor hours involved) and replacement could be negligible.Another thing to consider - water does not leak straight down.