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Author:  yonoid [ Thu Mar 21, 2013 7:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Shower Sealer Question
I have a few questions.. hoping you guy can help me out:

- How often do you reseal the caulking in your shower? what is a good brand you would recommend
- in the attached picture, around the glass its a clear layer of silicone, but when its around the metal part it seems like it's more of a tape then actual silicone used? Is there something else I should use, or is this just a really thin layer they used?
- I can't get to this until the weekend, would it still be fine to use the shower, since its a pretty tight gap I don't think water will run under there.....

thanks

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Author:  spirytus [ Fri Mar 22, 2013 1:09 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Shower Sealer Question
If it's peeling off, the surface wasn't cleaned well before application, or, it's old - time to reseal.

My advice regarding sealant:

100% silicone, none of that acrylic crap.

* Remove /scrape off the old - you may want to use very fine sand paper to prep the surface (but be careful around the glass; highly recommend using masking tape on the surfaces where you will not be sealing).
* Clean it well (i.e. alcohol).
* Let it dry for an hour, mask it with tape if you haven't done much sealing, than finally apply your new bead.

Granted, I'm not a pro but this works for me.
Author:  HaltonPeelHomeInspection [ Fri Mar 22, 2013 8:33 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Shower Sealer Question
+1 ^^^

It's OK to use for now. A few drips leaking through onto the threshold won't be an issue.

John Allingham, Professional Engineer
Owner & Certified Home Inspector
Halton-Peel Home Inspection
(416) 254-5869
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Author:  shawnrk1 [ Fri Mar 22, 2013 10:23 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Shower Sealer Question
Be careful not to seal everything
When we bought our house the contractor had gobbed sealent into weeping holes which caused a water leak
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