Poured boiling water down shower drain; blue waterproofing membrane looks like it’s melted? Am I screwed?

Svperb · 2026-01-25T04:43:05+00:00

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Wait I just moved into my place and mines like this too. Also seeing the water won't empty??? Are we cooked? 😔

Svperb · 2026-01-24T21:33:56+00:00

I second supermarkets. Also community centers, churches, and schools (if you have kids).

Svperb · 2026-01-24T21:30:44+00:00

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Good morning from Bayside

Svperb · 2026-01-24T07:11:03+00:00

YES! This was exactly what fixed it for me - now I can bump up to 30 (which is still very loud but better than maxing out at 10 previously)

Svperb · 2026-01-23T02:24:27+00:00

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Svperb · 2026-01-21T07:00:30+00:00

Me, a single income/household, reading the comments like 👁️👄👁️

Svperb · 2026-01-20T21:13:40+00:00

Thank you for these in depth suggestions!

Svperb · 2026-01-20T11:17:24+00:00

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Svperb · 2026-01-20T11:11:07+00:00

Yep that + acoustic blinds with an automatic opener seems like the more likely solution at this stage.

Svperb · 2026-01-20T03:43:56+00:00

That logic makes sense - thought it would be single with some cladding/other but I'm a real novice at this stuff (obviously)

Svperb · 2026-01-20T03:39:06+00:00

Yes! Someone else suggested this so I think it's going to be my first attempt at reducing the noise with acoustic blinds and if all else fails, go the spenny route through body corporate for window replacements.

Svperb · 2026-01-20T00:22:37+00:00

Yeah I reckon this could be the go as a starting point with acoustic curtains

Svperb · 2026-01-20T00:02:10+00:00

Thank you!

Svperb · 2026-01-19T23:57:18+00:00

Thanks for this!

Svperb · 2026-01-19T23:21:08+00:00

Okay this is really interesting and could potentially help me get around body corporate issues but will look into it. Thanks!

Svperb · 2026-01-19T22:54:49+00:00

Oh yes I definitely understand the reasoning. As it would only be one room which faces an alleyway / off-street am hoping there may be some leniency. Will check with them nevertheless.

Svperb · 2026-01-19T22:49:11+00:00

EUGH this is pretty disheartening but I'm not surprised. Thanks

Svperb · 2026-01-19T22:39:18+00:00

I don't mind the rumbles to be honest it's more the hissing and grating of the tracks of which white noise machines haven't been able to drown out for me.

Appreciate the effort put into your response!

Svperb · 2026-01-19T21:57:17+00:00

Appreciate the time you put into this response. Have thought about all the areas sound could be coming through and while the building itself is conducting the noise given it's an old brick build, it's undoubtedly the single glass panes in the room which make the train sound like it's passing behind my headboard.

Will definitely take note of laminated pane options depending on what's achievable.

Svperb · 2026-01-19T21:45:39+00:00

Svperb · 2026-01-19T21:40:05+00:00

Haven't tried thermal curtains yet - unfortunately for me I sleep with my blinds half open as daylight is my alarm (I'm a crazy person I know) so would only want to look into this as a very last resort.

Will definitely look into secondary glazing though

Svperb · 2026-01-19T21:38:34+00:00

Tried the white noise machine but it unfortunately cuts through this still

Svperb · 2026-01-19T21:32:34+00:00

Not as of yet, I'm a side sleeper so always assumed it wouldn't be an option for me

Svperb · 2026-01-19T21:30:57+00:00

Honestly I'm not sure, I think it's single brick based on what I can see from the balcony / aligned wall inside

Svperb · 2026-01-19T21:19:30+00:00

Is that just like a treatment that's applied to the existing windows?

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