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Question 1

1) Will a tub like this look bad for my homeowner’s insurance in Georgia?

Check with your Albany homeowner's insurance to make sure it will cover you against this sort of damage. You might need a house modification license from the Albany, GA building department to put in a bath, particularly when walls need to be eliminated to match your toilet plans. Above all, you did not get one AND somehow and in case you needed a license your home suffers from damage from the installed walk in tub, your losses may not be covered by your homeowner's insurance. Should you plan on ever selling your Albany home, there are heaps of buyer beware messages out there that will steer potential buyers from your house since it does change homeowner's insurance, if there have been any progress without permits. Buyers see the permits as well as their homeowners insurance as protections on their investments in houses.

Question 2

2) Are there any kits available for installing my own walk-in tub?

Yes, producers do offer do-it-yourself installations of a bathroom conversion kit. Depending on whether you have the proper tools and specialized acquaintance with the instruments, it is possible. Yet, many times, someone believes it's going to be affordable to purchase all the tools that are proper. These tools can be expensive, so be sure to compare the cost of purchasing all of the tools and the price of your time learning how to install the kit together with the expense of a professional setup. Then the directions may seem pretty simple in the event you're someone who does a large amount of home improvements. Just make sure they examine the unit in line with the instructions of the manufacturer's and that the unit you purchased didn't get damaged during transport.

Question 3

3) Do Walk-In Bathtubs Leak?

Yes, they could leak. Another common complaint from people who purchased a poor quality bath and tried to save cash stems from door leaks. Make sure the walk-in bathtub is inflexible and strong to avoid any flex that inhibits a water-tight door. Mishandling and also during hauling any damage that could have happened can loosen fittings and cause leakage. Before using the walk in tub, it's important that the installer test the bathtub correctly according to the instruction manual. In case the bathtub isn't installed degree together with the supporting features supplied, the water might create the door to leak and may have problem draining correctly. Finally, be sure to comprehend the hazards related to the positioning of your walk-in bathtub, especially alcoves, since they have particular requirements to avoid leaking.

Question 4

4) Is there a way to re-sell the tub once we are done with it?

You can re-sell locate or used walk-in tubs being sold online. Nonetheless, many people generally wish to ensure that they are purchasing a walk in bath that personally meets with their needs for the long-term. They are less likely to choose a huge risk by paying all the costs associated with transport as well as the removal of their existing tub without assurance and a little more investment in quality along with the condition of their purchase. There's not actually a huge market for plumbing fixtures that are used. Eventually, should you believe you might try to resell your walk in tub, the following buyer might want to understand if the lifetime warranty is extended to other owners too or if they are going to have to cover the costs connected with a door seal or alternative part damages that could occur with use.

Question 5

5) About how long does the installation process take with your Albany installers?

Once the tub arrives, an installation needs between one and three days of labor in Albany. It certainly depends on the extent of the job. You must make us know whether there is a critical deadline involving a household member coming for a visit or a loved one's release from Georgia rehabilitation so that we can do the best we can to accommodate you.

Question 6

6) Will the cost of installation and equipment be covered by my disability in Georgia?

If your handicap was a result of a work or car injury, check with the right insurance insurance company to see if home adjustments resulting from your GA impairment are insured. Claims that include Albany dwelling alterations are admissible in insurance resolutions. Someone have a health condition that meets their definition of handicap and qualifies for Social Security disability benefits when they have worked in work that was covered by Social Security. Benefits might be insured if you're on impairment or injured. Since SSI is a needs-based program as well as an SSI recipient must have limited income and resources, qualification for the Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS) allows a person with a disability to attain an occupational objective. The money that is set aside under a PASS can be used for anything that results in an occupational objective and can be utilized to cover home adjustments through an SSI savings strategy. In the event you are a veteran, the Department of Veterans' Affairs does offer individual plans that may allow you to deflect some of the price. You can also request in case you qualify for the which is modeled after Medicaid's Consumer Directed HCBS, or the VA Aid and Attendance, Housebound and other Pensions. Contact the VA and ask for VA form 26-4555 to apply for SHA or SAH grant. For advice on all VA benefits in Georgia call 1 800 827 1000.

Question 7

7) Can I choose the color / style to match my interior decoration?

Yes. Check with the manufacturers about Georgia options. Some offer colors which are uniform with most bathrooms. Picking the right walk in tub for you means discussing the selection of layouts, sizes and fashions to ensure it satisfies your own special needs and room requirements. Since most producers make baths in white and cream, you might have to pay an added fee for a custom shade.

Question 8

8) Can the shower be used still with a walk-in bathtub?

Yes. There are walk in bathtub installments that give you a large standing place for standup showers. You can shower sitting down or standing up. Make sure you get the appropriate measurements for the walk in bathtub so you do not feel cramped during a stand-up shower. Also, another thing to keep in mind would be to ask about the faucet place, since if your faucet is not right against a wall, it is a lot harder to tap into your existing shower in case you want to keep your standing shower.

Question 9

9) Is there a way to get Jacuzzi jets in my tub?

Yes. Be careful of the amount of water and atmosphere that comes out of the jets to be sure it's the appropriate amount which will soothe pains and your sore muscles using a massage sensation. Jets can be positioned to target particular areas to provide for the greatest effects. Many Albany customers enjoy the therapeutic effect of having jets installed in their own walk-in bathtub for an extensive array of health conditions that gain from the easiness that is additional.

Question 10

10) Do these tubs use more water than conventional tubs?

Yes. A walk-in bathtub is not usually shorter than an average bath tub, which comprises about 2 1/2 feet of water on average. Some manufacturers say if a regular shower is 7 minutes that you use exactly the same quantity of water as a regular shower and also you use 7 gallons of water a minute. Most of the walk in baths on the market have a 40-80 gallon capacity. Actually, many manufacturers recommend that you have a hot water tank that admits at least 50 gallons, although some baths will operate effectively if you fill them with 40-60 gallons.

Question 11

11) Are these tubs as easy to clean as normal tubs?

They are simple to wash, but unlike routine tubs, itis wise to maintain a daily cleaning habit with a walk in bath following manufacturer's recommendations and using the products that are appropriate. You want to really make sure with a walk in bath that you remove scum and spots to safeguard the surface. Depending on whether you have water, soft water, or hard water, you will see various kinds of deposits and spots on your bath. Get into the habit of wiping down the wet surfaces after each use to help avoid the build up scum, that will require more scrubbing later. Weekly, use cleansers to clean your walkin bathtub. Products that address your particular water spot and deposits ought to be considered in addition to any signs that these products may ruin the finish in your bath. You need to get familiar with the very best cleaning methods for your kind of bath since baths are generally either acrylic or fiberglass. Fiberglass is porous and fragile and can readily dull and stain. Acrylic is non porous and easy to wash. Do not use abrasive cleaners you might dull the finish and scratch the bath. Additionally, if the current weather permits, air the room out in order that it does not stay humid. Some manufacturers advise that your own bathroom window opens for an hour daily to let moisture escape.

Question 12

12) Do these tubs drain normally?

Yes. Occasionally, however, it is essential to modify the plumbing determined by the place of the drains. Installers may have to add a fitting to the existing wastewater conduit for a walk-in bathtub. Present pipes may allow for slower drain times or faster drain times.

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