What material for a bath panel?

[Bartlett]

Ply with a 9.5mm plasterboard face or hardi backer.

Hate tiled panels though, especially when i get called to leaks and there is no access left!

Yes, I always leave an access panel. Wonder what size access you all leave? And how do you go about doing this? I sometimes do a thorough job with small hinged door, magnetic catches etc.

 

[Bartlett]

Hate tiled panels though, especially when i get called to leaks and there is no access left!

I always leave access, crazy if you do not. If I have time and there is enough in the price to do it (and also if I like the customer!) I have been known to do a real thorough job with a small hinged door etc etc....
Just wondering how you guys go about this? What size access panel do you leave? How do you do yours?

 

[Bartlett]

Just realised....I already posted this yesterday! Sorry! Been a long sweaty afternoon!

 

[Scott]

I tend to avoid them at all costs now. However is have used he magnetic catches but dont like them. The spring loaded one are ok unless someone leans on it too hard. I leave enough room to access the pipework, taps and waste.