Shower Failures: Diagnosis, Prevention, and Repair is the definitive guide for stone and tile professionals, contractors, inspectors, and consultants who work in wet environments. Showers may look simple on the surface, but beneath the tile lies a complex assembly of layers that must work together to manage water and vapor. When even one detail is missed, the result is efflorescence, darkened marble, musty odors, cracked grout, leaks, and costly rebuilds.

Drawing on decades of field experience, Frederick M. Hueston takes you inside the anatomy of showers, from substrates, pans, drains, and membranes to tile, grout, and sealants. The book covers:

• Common failure points such as clogged weep holes, missing pre-slopes, moisture-sensitive stones, and hybrid waterproofing mistakes

• Key codes and standards from TCNA, ANSI, ASTM, NSI, and plumbing codes that every professional should know

• Detailed chapters on drains, slopes, waterproofing, backer boards, joints, and materials like porcelain, marble, and glass

• Moisture science explained in plain language, including vapor transmission, capillary action, and drying dynamics

• Case studies that show real-world failures, their causes, and how they were resolved

• Step-by-step field diagnostics using moisture meters, flood tests, thermal imaging, and inspection checklists

• Repair and rebuild strategies, from cosmetic fixes to full system replacements

Packed with troubleshooting charts, quick-reference standards, inspection forms, and job-site checklists, this book is both a training resource and a practical field manual. Whether you are building new showers, repairing failed ones, or writing forensic reports, this guide will help you diagnose problems with confidence, prevent costly callbacks, and deliver results that last.

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