Trusted Plumbers in College Station, TX

Cracked bathtubs happen and more often than homeowners might think they do. Popular fiberglass bathtubs, while being very economical and lightweight, do sometimes require bathtub repair solutions as they are more likely to be damaged than metal or ceramic baths. Whether noticing a fine hairline crack or more significant fractures, bathtub replacement should be arranged as soon as possible before additional damage is done. The key to preventing bathtub cracks is knowing what causes them. 1. Lack of Structural Support Fiberglass bathtubs are not installed directly onto the bathroom floor but are instead set into a wooden surround that provides structural support to the molded piece while allowing space for plumbing to pass under the tub. Broken bathtubs are common in circumstances where the tub insert is not properly supported on the bottom. Because the relatively thin fiberglass is flexible, it can succumb to stress cracks after some time from supporting a persons weight. Bathtub repairs are not typically possible, since these cracks usually happen on the bottom of the insert. Bathtub replacement is the required solution to prevent cracks from reappearing or leaking and causing water damage under the tub. 2. Stress Cracks From Impacts Another common cause of bathtub cracks in fiberglass tubs is stress due to impacts from heavy items hitting the tub. Though these bathtubs are designed to withstand a certain degree of impact, as they age and...