Just fitting a new aluminium framed shower door. The frame fits inside
the 'doorawy' against malamine board. The instructions clearly say to
apply caulk on the outside not the inside of the join. Tat just seems
odd to me. I woudl have thought that the seal woudl go inside the join.
Sealing on the outside means water will wick between the frame and the
melamine and get at the fixing screws as well as just sitting there
growing bugs.
Anyone able to explain the instructions? I've done what they say and may
write to the makers...
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"Any PC built after 1985 has the storage capacity to house an evil spirit,"
Reverend Jim Peasboro
Don,
My post was not a smart-ass comment to you but was good advice. I'm certain
this group has the expertise to answer your question but I suggested the
other group since there are some "Contractors" that hang out there and
provide good advice in that group.
Bob S.
"Don Mackie" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Thanks for all the advice guys. I know I can rely on you.
>
> --
> "Any PC built after 1985 has the storage capacity to house an evil
spirit,"
> Reverend Jim Peasboro
Personally I would do both. The one in our modular home is sealed on
both sides. The ones I have installed in previous homes I have sealed
on both side.
BRuce
Don Mackie wrote:
> Just fitting a new aluminium framed shower door. The frame fits inside
> the 'doorawy' against malamine board. The instructions clearly say to
> apply caulk on the outside not the inside of the join. Tat just seems
> odd to me. I woudl have thought that the seal woudl go inside the join.
> Sealing on the outside means water will wick between the frame and the
> melamine and get at the fixing screws as well as just sitting there
> growing bugs.
> Anyone able to explain the instructions? I've done what they say and may
> write to the makers...
>
--
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BRuce
JackD wrote:
> "Don Mackie" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>>Just fitting a new aluminium framed shower door. The frame fits inside
>>the 'doorawy' against malamine board. The instructions clearly say to
>>apply caulk on the outside not the inside of the join. Tat just seems
>>odd to me. I woudl have thought that the seal woudl go inside the join.
>>Sealing on the outside means water will wick between the frame and the
>>melamine and get at the fixing screws as well as just sitting there
>>growing bugs.
>>Anyone able to explain the instructions? I've done what they say and may
>>write to the makers...
>>
>>--
>>"Any PC built after 1985 has the storage capacity to house an evil
>
> spirit,"
>
>>Reverend Jim Peasboro
>
>
> 1) If your shower is really made of melamine you have bigger problems than
> the door.
> 2) Caulk the outside to keep water from getting outside the enclosure.
> Don't caulk the inside so that any water that gets in can drain out. Water
> WILL get behind it even if caulked on both sides so you need to let it drain
> and dry.
>
> Jack
>
>
I like to caulk both sides for appearence but leave a small weep hole in
the caulking at the bottom corners of the door.
-Bruce
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If you caulk the inside, the gap will show on the outside. If you caulk the
outside and the inside, moisture from humidity is going to get trapped and
mold may start up. If you caulk the outside, it looks better and the water
can drain back into the shower when not in use. I would caulk around the
screws however.
Don,
Try alt.home repair
"Don Mackie" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Just fitting a new aluminium framed shower door. The frame fits inside
> the 'doorawy' against malamine board. The instructions clearly say to
> apply caulk on the outside not the inside of the join. Tat just seems
> odd to me. I woudl have thought that the seal woudl go inside the join.
> Sealing on the outside means water will wick between the frame and the
> melamine and get at the fixing screws as well as just sitting there
> growing bugs.
> Anyone able to explain the instructions? I've done what they say and may
> write to the makers...
>
> --
> "Any PC built after 1985 has the storage capacity to house an evil
spirit,"
> Reverend Jim Peasboro
"Don Mackie" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Just fitting a new aluminium framed shower door. The frame fits inside
> the 'doorawy' against malamine board. The instructions clearly say to
> apply caulk on the outside not the inside of the join. Tat just seems
> odd to me. I woudl have thought that the seal woudl go inside the join.
> Sealing on the outside means water will wick between the frame and the
> melamine and get at the fixing screws as well as just sitting there
> growing bugs.
> Anyone able to explain the instructions? I've done what they say and may
> write to the makers...
>
> --
> "Any PC built after 1985 has the storage capacity to house an evil
spirit,"
> Reverend Jim Peasboro
1) If your shower is really made of melamine you have bigger problems than
the door.
2) Caulk the outside to keep water from getting outside the enclosure.
Don't caulk the inside so that any water that gets in can drain out. Water
WILL get behind it even if caulked on both sides so you need to let it drain
and dry.
Jack
In article <%[email protected]>, "Bob S."
<[email protected]> wrote:
> Don,
>
> My post was not a smart-ass comment to you but was good advice. I'm
> certain
> this group has the expertise to answer your question but I suggested the
> other group since there are some "Contractors" that hang out there and
> provide good advice in that group.
Thanks Bob. I was serious with my thanks and will take my enquiry over
there as you suggested. Cheers,
--
"Any PC built after 1985 has the storage capacity to house an evil spirit,"
Reverend Jim Peasboro
"Don Mackie" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Just fitting a new aluminium framed shower door. The frame fits inside
> the 'doorawy' against malamine board. The instructions clearly say to
> apply caulk on the outside not the inside of the join. Tat just seems
> odd to me. I woudl have thought that the seal woudl go inside the join.
> Sealing on the outside means water will wick between the frame and the
> melamine and get at the fixing screws as well as just sitting there
> growing bugs.
> Anyone able to explain the instructions? I've done what they say and may
> write to the makers...
>
> --
> "Any PC built after 1985 has the storage capacity to house an evil
spirit,"
> Reverend Jim Peasboro
First, tear out the melamine - that stuff isn't a lifetime product:) If the
door was installed in a FG stall, the instructions would make for an
adequate install. In your case, I'd install per instructions then caulk the
inside jambs (but not the inside sill edge).