Linear Shower Channel Technical and Planning Considerations
Installation Against the Wall
Simple slope solution in one direction
- slope away from the bathroom dry area
- no risk of bypass
Installation at Shower Entrance
Slope in one direction, lowest at the shower entrance
- possible risk of bypass
- slope of bathroom floor towards shower area is recommended to prevent bypass
- channel length should exactly fit the shower opening
Installation With Two Channels
Two directional slope towards the bathroom
- ideal for very large shower areas
- can be used with barrier step
Installation with Center Channel
Two-directional slope towards the channel
- whole bathroom floor or just shower area can be sloped towards channel
- can be used with barrier step
Point Drain Technical and Planning Considerations
Point Drain Within Shower Area
With a single Point Drain, floors must be graded appropriately, or other barriers must be used to prevent flow of water into bathroom area
Point Drain Within Shower and Bathroom Areas
Multiple Point Drains can be positioned within both the shower and bathroom areas. Point Drains can be used as a secondary drainage point outside of the shower stall. Bathroom area Point Drains will also drain any spills or leaks from cleaning or other bathroom fixtures.
Barrier Free Shower Technical and Planning Considerations
Linear shower drains can be installed in a barrier free shower
- bonded membranes will provide shallower installation and easier execution
- Requires lowering the sub-floor in the shower area
