Here is part one of a two-part article regarding water damage repair and the humble bathtub.

The ceiling leak is coming from the upstairs tub, but you can’t figure out where it’s coming from. The drain isn’t clogged, the pipe connections are secure, and the caulk appears in good condition. However, it might be challenging to know what to do when the bathtub overflows and leaks downstairs.

Have you examined the overflow drain in the tub? When a minor component fails, it causes worse problems.

The amount of trouble this bathtub component may cause most homeowners is surprising. Every week, our crews replace water-damaged ceilings in Jacksonville homes. Faulty overflow drains frequently cause the problem. If it goes unnoticed, you’ll need Jacksonville water damage repair.

 

Why Is My Bathroom Leaking Through The Ceiling?

You run a bath, but something takes your attention away for a little while. It’s not long before the upstairs tub fills up and overflows.

When a bathroom floods, it makes a mess that soaks the ceiling below. The overflow drain should prevent a bathtub overflow that causes a leak in the basement.

You’ll see the opening for the overflow on your tub’s front face. This simple system is all you have to stop any severe overflows. When the water in the bathtub reaches the little hole in the overflow cover plate, the overflow drain should drain into your tub’s main drain pipe.

 

Why Is My Drain Now Working?

A correctly functioning overflow drain stops the tub from spilling through the ceiling when the bath water reaches a certain level.

However, the following reasons here can jeopardize the overflows functionality and cause overflow drain leaks:

• Clogged Overflow Drain: Drains clog with dirt and soap scum.
• Leaky Overflow Tube: Leaks in your overflow let water seep into your bathroom floor and the ceiling of the room underneath.
• Damaged Overflow Gasket: Water escapes the overflow drain when the seal or gasket is worn or damaged.
• You leave the bath filling: If you have the faucets on full, any small block in your overflow causes your bathtub to overflow.
• Misdirected Showers: If shower water goes over the cover plate, it causes problems with your overflow drain.
• Long relaxing soaks: Long soaks submerge the overflow plate and compromise the drain’s capacity.

 

Why Water Flows Beneath My Tub?

Maybe your bathtub hasn’t overflowed, but the horrendous leaking you notice every time you use it leads you to believe it has.

One cause that may appear clear but is frequently neglected is a crack in your bathtub. There are cracks as tiny as a strand of hair. You should investigate if there is a lot of leaking.

Fill your bathtub halfway with water to inspect for cracks or holes. While a bath full of water is heavy, it could be the weight of the person making the crack larger. It would help to also sit in the tub as you check for leaks.

 

 

If Bathroom Floods, Get Help From Jacksonville Water Damage Repair

Follow your gut instinct. Turn off the bathtub faucet if the water is still running. Get out and get a towel if the overflow occurred while you were soaking.

Just inside the bathtub’s edge, the overflow should level off. Remove the plug and begin mopping up water on the floor with extra towels. Locate a mop and bucket as quickly as possible.

It’s critical to keep the amount of water leaking into the ceiling below the bathroom to a minimum. This helps prevent structural water damage and the formation of mold.

If you need emergency help for restoration and how to process your insurance claim, then you need experts. Contact Swept Away for a free estimate or speak to staff directly if you have an emergency.

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