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Bath slight creaking.
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tony3619
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Hey,
I have a bath which is made of some kind of acrylic / fiberglass and when you first stand in it there is small sound of crackling then stops and sounds normal. I know it's supported by a metal frame but not sure if this is normal for cheaper baths
I have a bath which is made of some kind of acrylic / fiberglass and when you first stand in it there is small sound of crackling then stops and sounds normal. I know it's supported by a metal frame but not sure if this is normal for cheaper baths
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The metal frame will be on feet - make sure that these are firmly in contact with the floor.Never pay on an estimated bill. Always read and understand your bill0
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It depends where the squeaking is coming from. It may well be that the squeak is where the bath is rubbing up against a wall or tile slightly when you get in or out.tony3619 said:Hey,
I have a bath which is made of some kind of acrylic / fiberglass and when you first stand in it there is small sound of crackling then stops and sounds normal. I know it's supported by a metal frame but not sure if this is normal for cheaper baths0 -
Crackling sounds would concern me. Many years ago friends of ours moved into a new build and heard similar noises. They had been in a few months when the bath split from end to end and flooded the kitchen below.
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I believe the metal feet sit on pieces of wood which are connected to the floor.
It's more of a initial crackling sound when first entering than a continuous creaking when in the tub.0 -
Managed to find this photo from when it was installed. Sorry about the quality.
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Plastic baths flex, I wouldn't worry about it.Tall, dark & handsome. Well two out of three ain't bad.1
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How much flex is considered normal though? I'm assuming it's a cheap bath as it's part of a new build house and looks very flimsy0
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Enough to have the odd creaking noise, particularly as I mentioned, if the bath edge is rubbing against the wall. It's the reason why you should fill a bath before applying silicone because they're always a bit of movement. I really wouldn't worry about it.tony3619 said:How much flex is considered normal though? I'm assuming it's a cheap bath as it's part of a new build house and looks very flimsy0 -
Mine does the same in the corners where it meets the wall. dont worry about it0
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