Why Not Drywall In A Shower?

Why Not Drywall In A Shower?

We have come across many people that believe they can put drywall up for their shower walls. This is a common misconception. Other companies advertise that it is safe for drywall to be put up because their shower systems will cover the wall (therefore protecting it), but this is not necessarily always right. Depending on the conditions where you live, you may be able to use drywall, but these conditions do not exist in North America. This photo shows what can happen when using dr …
2018 Feb 5th Steve Dix Installer
Prefabricated Liners vs. PVC Liners

Prefabricated Liners vs. PVC Liners

I believe the benefits of a prefabricated liner outweighs a PVC liner commonly used today. A PVC liner will inevitably have folds in the process of assembling your shower bed, which will cause water build up in your shower, and water build up is something you don’t want in your shower. Often, we use a horizontal piece of wood to go behind the studs, this is commonly referred to as ‘backing behind the studs'. This is an unnecessary hassle, and the prefabricated OneLiner d …
2018 Feb 5th re posted by Dix Systems first posted by Marie Seward
The new place for the washer and dryer is on the second floor... are you concerned about leaking?

The new place for the washer and dryer is on the second floor... are you concerned about leaking?

What about your second floor laundry room?There are many things you can do with a shower pan liner that you might not have though about, or perhaps you have been wondering how to build something specific and didn't realize that a shower pan liner could be the solution to your problem!When you build a laundry room on a second floor, you want to ensure that your floor has the proper drainage system that is waterproof, and includes a drain, a properly sloped mortar bed, and …
2018 Jan 30th Re posted Dix Systems first post Marie Seward