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Bathrooms can be dangerous places for people with and without physical limitations. The prevalence of bathroom falls amongst persons of all age groups and levels of ability has driven the trend of accessible shower design. Presented here is an overview of how curbless shower pans are designed for durability and safety, and meet the needs of accessible design. Included are discussions on traditional and modern shower pan design and installation methods and their associated drawbacks and benefits. Industry resources and standards are outlined.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Identify the need for accessible shower design to accommodate all users and ability levels.
- Describe traditional methods of construction for curbless shower pans and the challenges presented to contractors.
- Describe innovative curbless shower pan products and how they are installed to guarantee a flush surface and watertight installation.
- Summarize the industry standards that should be met and the resources available to ensure dependable installation and performance.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Jeff Ketterer on behalf of FinPan Inc.. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Jeff Ketterer
Title: Corporate Trainer, FinPan, Inc.
Background: Jeff Ketterer has been with Fin Pan, Inc./T. Clear Corporation for over 20 years. Jeff has worked with many of the products that this Ohio based building products manufacturer produces. He has worked in Sales, Marketing, Technical and Product Development. Jeff is a graduate from the University of Cincinnati. He is a member of CSI and a past Board of Directors member for the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA).
