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   Danno | Jul 02, 2006 03:44pm | #1

   For what it's worth, I'm with you. Not sure whether I would use silicone or Lexel, but something, IMO, would be better than nothing for the reasons you mentioned.

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   TomT226 | Jul 02, 2006 11:54pm | #2

   Thanks for the reply.  I'm gonna holler at Sterling/Kohler tomorrow and see what they say.  For what it's worth, I'll post what they reccomend for other people that may need the same solution. 

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   tfarwell | Jul 03, 2006 05:58am | #3

   I have installed a couple of the Sterling units - been very happy with the results.

   I would not put silicone all the way around, but just in the last foour inches as indicated. That flange area acts as a "gutter" to allow any water that gets into the vertical seams to drain out. The directions say it needs to be 1/32 or less, but if you look at the flange, it goes up about a 1/2 inch. I would think if the floor flexed, it would have go a long way to cause trouble.

   You could consider putting a piece of plywood down where the shower is going to go to stabilize the floor. You would then need to trim out the front of the plywood.

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   Danno | Jul 03, 2006 02:04pm | #7

   I've changed my mind--what ttfweb and DanH posted makes since--don't want to block the exit for the water from the vertical seams. They are right.

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   DanH | Jul 03, 2006 06:20am | #4

   Yeah, never used this brand, but other surround systems I've seen are designed to shed water mechanically (like flashing). Caulk in the wrong place could actually dam in water and cause a leak.

   I'd at least think twice about this.

   If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy. --James Madison
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   edwardh1 | Jul 03, 2006 01:54pm | #5

   what is a surround system?
   the walls of a one piece shower stall, installed on a "base" to allow you to get the new shower into room without tearing out the door to the room???

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   DanH | Jul 03, 2006 02:04pm | #6

   Yeah, a "surround system" is any sort of knocked-down shower surround. Sometimes in two pieces, usually in four.
   If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy. --James Madison

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   JeffBuck | Jul 05, 2006 02:09am | #8

   " or follow directions?"

    

   Uhhh ...... ?

    

   remember back in school when they said there's no such thing as a dumb question ...

   they lied.

    

   Jeff

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