When it comes to custom shower pans slope matters. The Uniform Plumbing Code requires at least a 2% slope and at most a 4% slope for shower floors. When selecting between custom manufacturers it’s always best to choose the manufacturer that is UPC certified.
Why would you buy from some company that hasn’t bothered to become certified in their own field? A cheaper price will seem attractive, but there are differences in quality.
Ordering through a certified manufacturer gives you several advantages;
- You can be assured your custom shower base will meet industry standards
- There’s an independent body checking to see if your shower base is made correctly, and most importantly;
- If a manufacturer cares enough to become UPC certified, then you know they are committed to quality. They can assure delivery of the best product possible. They take the time to make the best products possible.
Always look for the UPC symbol which must be stamped onto every certified product.
