Baths Technical Information

PREFABRICATED/SINGLE-SOURCE BATHS STANDARD AND CUSTOM MODELS TURNKEY INSTALLATIONS TILE AND NATURAL STONE FINISHES

• ONE-PIECE AND SECTIONAL MODELS
• JAPANESE BATHS
• CUSTOM WHIRLPOOL SYSTEMS
• ANTIQUE REPRODUCTION BATHS
• WATERFALL SHOWERS AND BATHS

Water Structures manufactures custom designed and standard Roman bathtubs, whirlpool baths, waterfall baths and showers and Japanese soaking baths. Our products are finished in any natural quarried marble, onyx, granite or designer ceramic tile.

Our entire bathtub collection incorporates state-of-the-art construction and components. Water Structures' baths are self-supporting, free-standing and seismic resistant. Each bath is individually tested before leaving our facility. They are at once functional and visually impressive.

Water Structures can build to your own unique specifications fitting unusual spaces. Our bath can be custom fitted to an body size. Submit drawings and dimensions to us for consultation. We offer unprecedented creative freedom to the design professional.

WATERFALL SHOWER

Self-contained showers and baths can be ordered with recirculating waterfalls. The Waterfall Shower works by filling a small foot bath at the bottom of the shower or bath. The water is then pumped through a waterfall outlet on the wall, or in the ceiling. The system produces 10 to 20 times more water flow than a standard shower producing an incredibly powerful waterfall effect. When not in use, the unit serves as a very attractive bath or shower.

The waterfall system can be ordered in almost any size. The system conserves water. A client can enjoy the waterfall shower for as long as they like, using as little as 40 gallons of water per use.

WHILPOOL SYSTEMS

Water Structures' whirlpool systems can be ordered with options, such as heaters and lighting. We use only state-of-the-art components and control systems for ultimate safety, convenience and reliability.

And our exclusive Ten-Year Limited Warranty protects your reputation and peace of mind.

DISCUSSION OF SITE-BUILT PRODUCTS

Custom built baths have often been constructed using protective pans made of copper, metal sheet or plastic liner. Without these protective pans, water would eventually work its way past the interior surfaces, causing a major leak. There are some historical problems with metal and liner pans which are discussed below.

HIDDEN LEAKAGE

Copper, vinyl, or metal sheet liners are easily damaged during the construction process. These liners are made of thin material with weak joints. Hidden damage can occur well after a liner and its piping are tested. Liner pans are labor intensive to install with many different contractors working on the unit. Damage occurring to the pan is not usually visible so it is impossible to tell which sub-contractor was working on the unit when the damage was done. A leak in a liner or pan does not appear until the water migrates past the surface, a process that usually take 6 months or more, long after the sub-contractors have been paid. These liners are impossible to repair without destroying the bath or spa and starting over!

PIPING

The weakest point in a metal pan or liner is the place where a pipe passes through it. These pipes can be drains or recirculation fittings. The more through-wall connections the more likely a leak. Through-wall connections can be easily damaged during construction. Piping connection leaks are usually hidden and can not be fixed without destroying the unit which surrounds them.

LONG TERM

Copper and vinyl can be damaged over time due to the caustic environments they occupy. Copper liners can be eaten by the chemicals in cement. Plastic liners can be stretched due to the heat and chemicals in the water.

WATER STRUCTURES FIBERGLASS/FIBERCEMENT SHELL

Water Structures manufactures a uni-bodied fiberglass/fibercement shell which is far superior to any site-built product. The Water Structures' shell is made from reinforced fiberglass. The exterior is chemically bonded to a fibercement interior surface in the molding process. Because the interior of this uni-boded product is Portland fibercement, it will accept tile adhesive easily. The exterior of the shell is made of fiberglass which is both durable, waterproof and allows for the double manifolding of through-wall pipe fitting.

WATER STRUCTURE PROVEN DEPENDABILITY

Water Structures' staff has thirteen years of experience building custom baths, fountains and other water features. Each Water Structures' bath is handcrafted by our experienced craftsman. When you order a Water Structures' bath you get the advantage of a single-source product from an experienced manufacturer. Each shell come with a Water Structures' Limited Ten-Year No-Leak warranty.

LIABILITY REDUCTION

The labor and material that go into making a custom tile or natural bath can be substantial. The cost to remove a custom bath and replace it is even higher than the original cost. Water Structures' baths provide you with the best protection possible from indeterminate leakage.