FAQ’s

Fiberglass Frequently Asked Questions – ANSWERED!

When you’re preparing to have a fiberglass project done in your home, there’s a few things you should know. Read through what we recommend:

All surfaces should be sloped a minimum of ¼ in per ft. for proper water run off
It is 100% necessary to install a second layer of plywood (1/2 inch minimum) over top of a ¾ inch subfloor surface
All entry doors and low hanging windows must be removed so that we can properly fiberglass into the sill to ensure no leaking occurs
Siding, stucco, or any other exterior finishes must be removed a minimum of 10 inch up all adjoining walls, and 6 inches beyond the edge of the deck so that we can properly flash up the walls from the deck surface
All walls should be counter flashed with some kind of house wrap/ vapor barrier to ensure no leaks occur
Wooden posts should be installed prior to fiberglass installation so that we can fiberglass up each post a minimum of 5 inches
Bolt in posts can either be installed prior to the fiberglass installation or afterward by pre-drilling each hole and filling with 3M 5200 Marine adhesive sealant before bolting the post support in
You can also install tile or stone on top of the fiberglass coating
Fiberglass resin gives off a strong odor during, and up to 24 hours after installation.

For Shower Pans:

Blocking should be kept the same level through the shower pan, and a minimum of 8 in. up on all walls
If the shower has a bench in it the entire bench should be covered so that we can apply the fiberglass to it
Benches should also have blocking installed along the entire back and down the sides of the bench a minimum of 4 inches
A NEW 3 piece drain should be installed prior to installation of the fiberglass
All shower pans must be water tested before tile is installed