A shower leak has never been a pleasant experience. This issue can be sudden or it can persist for a long period of time. Water may not be your only concern with a shower leak. Shower leaks can occur in multiple areas of the fixture. Location may determine the hidden dangers caused by a leak. To find out more, just keep reading.

How do you imagine shower leaks? Is it a gradual drip out of the faucet head? Most people do. This is a common issue. Faucets are a part of your shower fixture that needs to seal when the water is off. But, what do you do when shower leaks are behind a wall? Would you even notice? Spoiler alert: the most dangerous leaks are the ones that you can’t see. In this article, we will explore both visible and hidden showers leaks, as well as their associated dangers.

Plumbing issues can happen at any time to anyone. Leaks, clogs, broken pipes, replacements, and remodels are all perfect jobs for your favorite local plumber. At Conyers plumbing, we provide expert plumbing services with superior customer care. Contact us today!

Why Do Leaks Happen?

Shower leaks can happen for different reasons. The main reason is that a seal in the plumbing has loosened somewhere. Most often, leaks occur around the tub faucet or the shower head. However, a leak can form in any junction of plumbing. The piping and joints used in plumbing are joined together with some sort of sealant. If this sealant deteriorates or tears, the joint will leak. Seals may be compromised by age, environmental stress, or force. Let’s take a look at what damage is caused when the seal is broken.

Staining

Staining may not be dangerous to your health. However, constant water drips that cause staining can damage your pocket book if it gets out of hand. Hard water stains can leave rust like stains on your shower walls and your tub. Usually, a commercial cleaning solution can help to lighten stains. But, stains that persist may be the reason you’re spending money replacing your shower. Leaks that cause staining are typically visible. One solution is to replace the faucet and shower head with new ones.

Mold 

Mold is much more than unsightly coloring you need to bleach this week. Spores from mold can cause respiratory issues. Certain molds can even cause such extreme issues that you could leave you hospitalized. Unseen shower leaks happen behind the walls or in the floor. Of course, you may not even know that there is a leak until damage occurs to your shower structure. Lesser case scenarios, you may never find an unseen leak until you go to remodel. There may be some damage, but nothing irreparable. In worst case scenarios, here are signs of damage to be concerned with.

Signs of mold damage include:

  • discoloring of composite walls
  • unpleasant smell you can’t find
  • presence of black debris
  • trouble breathing

Serious mold problems need to be cleaned by specialists. Mold can then be isolated and destroyed without causing harm to your family. A plumbing service can then service the piping where the issue started.

Don’t let your plumbing issues become major problems. Conyers Plumbing has a full range of services to bring expert care to your home or business. Remember, a leaking pipe can’t fix itself. Give us a call today.