The liner installer found a seized screw at the bottom of the stairs (the clamp that holds the gasket and liner to the stairs) . I watched as he ground the head off of the screw allowing the gasket clamp to be removed.
Then vice grips were attached to the screw stub in an attempt to remove it ( I would have used a soldering gun to apply heat and/or a liquid wrench type product to free the screw) . The installer chose the "Armstrong method"
and we ended up deforming the internal metal strip inside the fiberglass stairs creating a bulge . Needless to say the gasket and clamp installation failed and 1 1/4 " inches a day of water disappeared .
Days later he returned and caulked the 3/8" bulge (underwater repair). This stopped or substantially reduced the leaking.
I do not believe the "repair" is appropriate or lasting. I don't see how the stairs can be repaired so they need replaced. I have been told that the liner should be replaced at the same time?
Any comments will be appreciated. See photo. The damage is hidden by the clip on plastic trim
Then vice grips were attached to the screw stub in an attempt to remove it ( I would have used a soldering gun to apply heat and/or a liquid wrench type product to free the screw) . The installer chose the "Armstrong method"
and we ended up deforming the internal metal strip inside the fiberglass stairs creating a bulge . Needless to say the gasket and clamp installation failed and 1 1/4 " inches a day of water disappeared .
Days later he returned and caulked the 3/8" bulge (underwater repair). This stopped or substantially reduced the leaking.
I do not believe the "repair" is appropriate or lasting. I don't see how the stairs can be repaired so they need replaced. I have been told that the liner should be replaced at the same time?
Any comments will be appreciated. See photo. The damage is hidden by the clip on plastic trim