alphamommy
02-04-2008, 07:38 PM
We moved into this house in Aug., 2006. It was built in 1998. Our home warranty expired in July, 2007.
Yesterday, we noticed that some of the tile in our shower stall looked loose. Upon further inspection, we discovered that lots of them are loose, and the drywall compound near the shower (not in it) is peeling off. There is evidence of mold. :ack: Our fear is that the tile was laid directly on "normal" drywall instead of cement board (or whatever it is they're supposed to put behind it).
We could tear this out and replace everything, but my sinus problems would make the job dangerous for me. We have decided to "throw money at the problem." It needs to be torn out, as opposed to just covering it with an enclosure.
Is this something we can claim on our home owner's insurance? What are the pros and cons to doing this?
If you live in SE Michigan, and do this kind of work or know someone who does, PM me! :)
Thanks!
Yesterday, we noticed that some of the tile in our shower stall looked loose. Upon further inspection, we discovered that lots of them are loose, and the drywall compound near the shower (not in it) is peeling off. There is evidence of mold. :ack: Our fear is that the tile was laid directly on "normal" drywall instead of cement board (or whatever it is they're supposed to put behind it).
We could tear this out and replace everything, but my sinus problems would make the job dangerous for me. We have decided to "throw money at the problem." It needs to be torn out, as opposed to just covering it with an enclosure.
Is this something we can claim on our home owner's insurance? What are the pros and cons to doing this?
If you live in SE Michigan, and do this kind of work or know someone who does, PM me! :)
Thanks!