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Fiberglass Tub
Category: Repair
Principal Author(s): Mark Whatley, Seth Harrison
AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017
Last Update: 05/30/2026
Tags: Bathtub, Caulk, Fiberglass, Fiberglass Tub, Shower, Tub, Waterproofing, plumbing
Description
This loss was a residential fire. The bathroom was stripped down to the studs during the mitigation phase. This one piece tub/shower combo proved to be a challenge to set as navigating the stairways and bathroom entrance required the detach and reset of several non-load bearing studs. If the drywall associated with the stairs, hallway, and bathroom had not already been removed, then placing a one piece tub/shower surround would not have been feasible. Both from an aesthetics and moisture barrier perspective, the Policyholder remained adamant that they were not keen to approve a three piece assembly. The tub/shower surround incorporated a shower curtain and rod assembly.
This Insight Sheet(C) exists to clarify how one might invoice for the installation of a fiberglass tub/shower combo unit. This does not seek to include or make concessions for all equipment and/or activities as it relates to a loss of this nature.

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