Hi John, Rick and Malcolm,
Agree with what you are saying and would, if it were me, go for the wet room
option. Obviously John is considering paying for this himself, which as
Rick says can be expensive to have done right. John, have you considered
applying for a DFG to help with the cost? Obviously income would be
considered in any award, but it would be a lot cheaper than paying it all
yourself.
Malcolm's suggestion of a membrane is good, but to ensure total security
from leakage and possible damage to flooring, it is worthwhile going the
extra mile and fitting the marine ply in place of the existing panels.
Marine ply is used to build boats and resists the water much better than
standard wood panels - worth investigating.
Cheers.
John.
John Gregory
Access Officer
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From: Malcolm Crate [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 09 June 2006 11:05
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [ACCESSIBUILT] Accessible Shower Tray
Hi John
We see a lot of adaptations carried out to create accessible shower rooms in
dwellings. Tiles can be slippery even the non slip tiles! Most people here
tend to use "Altro walkway" non slip-vinyl floor covering which is very
good. If you are going to lay tiles you will need to use a waterproof
membrane under the tiles which will guarantee that water cannot get through
to the timber floor..and the ceiling below! There are a number of products
available specifically for this.
Malcolm Crate
Access, Building Standards and Housing Grants Manager Department for
Sustainable Communities Comhairle nan Eilean Siar 01851709325
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From: Rick Townson [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 09 June 2006 10:31
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Subject: Re: [ACCESSIBUILT] Accessible Shower Tray
Hi John(s)
I am also considering having my bathroom adapted. I however, have a solid
concrete floor do deal with.
John G your suggestion of a wet room (all know as a roll in shower I think)
is one that I am giving consideration to. However, unless they are done
properly there can be an issue of the entire bathroom becoming flooded or
worse the water seeping out in the adjoining room. A completely wet floor
in a domestic situation has less of an impact on the person getting dressed
again. However, wet floors are slippery. Therefore people in the household
using the facility after the shower may be at risk. I have therefore been a
little apprehensive about going for this type of facility. I visited some
friends last week who have a "Wet Room" and asked them if they had had any
problems with it. They have so may be I am worrying over nothing.
I look forward to the replies with bated breath.
Regards
Rick
-----Original Message-----
From: Accessibuilt list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
John Gregory
Sent: 09 June 2006 10:10
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Accessible Shower Tray
Hi John,
Eventually the groutting between the tiles would wear and it would require a
re-grout. Also, the flexing of the floor panels wmay cause the grout/tile
to crack. In any event, you would need to replace the floor panels with
marine ply in addition to laying tiles. Would it not be better to have the
bathroom converted into a wet room?
Cheers.
John.
John Gregory
Access Officer
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From: John Rainey [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 09 June 2006 09:34
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [ACCESSIBUILT] Accessible Shower Tray
Hi Everyone!
I would like some advice and for those who don't know me I am a wheelchair
user. I am having workmen in to refurbish my bathroom and I want a wheel in
shower. I am not going for a shower tray but opting for a tiled floor
because I believe it will provide a better finish (most of the wheelchair
friendly pre-built trays have a small upstand and --- The are so
expensive!). I don't know whether or not this is relevant but the floor to
the upstairs bathroom is wooden floor panels.
Are there any design/construction issues I need to be aware of? This shower
will get heavily used as I have a wife & three children who all take at
least one shower a day so advice on the type of tile etc. would be useful.
Thanks,
John
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