{"id":414,"date":"2022-10-29T13:13:20","date_gmt":"2022-10-29T13:13:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jeffreyreyes.dev\/akc\/?p=414"},"modified":"2022-12-22T14:56:48","modified_gmt":"2022-12-22T14:56:48","slug":"7-signs-you-need-to-upgrade-your-bathroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aidankellyconstruction.ie\/7-signs-you-need-to-upgrade-your-bathroom\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Signs You Need to Upgrade Your Bathroom"},"content":{"rendered":"

The bathroom is one of the most used spaces in our homes. It\u2019s the first place we go when we wake up
\nand the last place we visit before we call it a day. Your bathroom can lift you up and set you up for the day
\nor quite the opposite if you face these common bathroom issues that occur over time in this busy room.
\nHere are 7 signs you need to upgrade your bathroom:
\n1. Outdated design<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The average bathroom will need to be updated every 10 to 15 years. Coming towards the end of this lifespan, many homeowners find that the bathroom doesn\u2019t have the impact it once had. Design styles change over time so even though the bathroom might still be functioning, it might not give the same feeling as when it was first installed. How we use our bathroom can change over time, too. While a bath might be very important to a young family, it can become less important as the kids grow up and a nice walk-in shower area may be more desirable. As we get older, mobility issues may require updates such as raised toilets, grab rails and level
\naccess shower areas. Another reason we hear quite often for a bathroom upgrade is if our client has recently purchased a new home. The bathroom may be as little as a few years old but either the layout or style just doesn\u2019t suit their taste. If there is anything left in the budget after the house purchase, an update at this point could be on the cards. If neutral tiles were installed correctly when the bathroom was first built, it may be possible to freshen up the room with new fixtures and sanitary ware. However, usually, a complete overhaul will be required due to poor layout. Updating an entire house can be very expensive and overwhelming, leaving homeowners wanting to skip the entire decision. Starting small by upgrading the bathroom design and layout can bring tremendous joy for relatively little stress.<\/p>\n

2. Water Damage<\/strong><\/p>\n

Over time, leaks in a bathroom are inevitable. The extent to which they create damage often depends on how quickly the leak is spotted and dealt with. If left too long, water can cause damage to the structure of the room including timber studs and floor joists. Therefore, it is important to be vigilant in spotting leaks
\nand deal with the problem as soon as it arises. In many cases, a large, obvious leak can cause far less long-term damage than a small persistent leak.
\nThis is because the large leak is impossible to ignore and is always rectified straight away. A small, almost unnoticeable leak on the other hand can chip away at your bathroom’s structure for weeks, months and even years. Eventually, there may be no option other than to rip out and replace the entire bathroom.<\/p>\n

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\nThe most common sources of bathroom leaks are:<\/p>\n