I appreciate the insight.

No, I'm not sure. The piece I cut out has no identifying or distinguishing
markings, and it looks like regular drywall. This patch is above the
pre-fab shower enclosure, but the brass threaded elbow for the shower
fixture sits behind drywall about 8" above the lip of the enclosure.

The other thing I don;t like about this arrangement is that the bottom edge
of the drywall sits on the lip of the pre-fab enclosure all along the top of
the enclosure, and the caulk seal deteriorates and looks ragged.

I'm starting to think the builder didn't do this quite right.

-jbb


"Joseph Meehan" wrote in message
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J.B. Bobbitt wrote:
The surface will be painted w/ gloss enamel paint.

-jbb

That is nice, but not what I would consider real protection. Regular
drywall does not do will in damp conditions. They make a special product
for those situations. Are you sure it is standard drywall?


"Joseph Meehan" wrote in message
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J.B. Bobbitt wrote:
I had a small shower fixture leak behind drywall. I've cut out the
bad drywall and repaired the leak, and now I'm replacing the drywall
patch (~8" X 12").

I've used a hole saw to cut the hole for the shower head fixture.
The hole will only be covered with a small flange. I don't like the
idea of the raw drywall edge being exposed to the moist environment.

Is there a preferred sealant or method for raw drywall edges?

Thanks a heap,
-jbb

If it is drywall the surface is just as much of a problem as the
edges. --
Joseph Meehan

26 + 6 = 1 It's Irish Math

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Joseph Meehan

26 + 6 = 1 It's Irish Math