Hi All,

Previous places I have lived, the bottom show door rail has always
been caulked a the interface of the shower on both sides. It never
kept the water out and eventually the mold pushed the caulk out on
the inside.

My current shower, I have noticed that the bottom rail is only
caulked on the outside. You have to clean out the mold every
so often from the inside interface when it started looking like
hell.

Are you suppose to caulk both sides? Or only the outside?

And, if you are suppose both sides, how do you keep water from
collecting (it finds ways around the caulk) and molding the
hell out of the inside?

Many thanks,
-T

On Friday, July 3, 2015 at 5:23:00 PM UTC-4, T wrote:
Hi All,

Previous places I have lived, the bottom show door rail has always
been caulked a the interface of the shower on both sides. It never
kept the water out and eventually the mold pushed the caulk out on
the inside.

My current shower, I have noticed that the bottom rail is only
caulked on the outside. You have to clean out the mold every
so often from the inside interface when it started looking like
hell.

Are you suppose to caulk both sides? Or only the outside?

And, if you are suppose both sides, how do you keep water from
collecting (it finds ways around the caulk) and molding the
hell out of the inside?

Many thanks,
-T

IDK what the accepted practice is. But thinking about it, it would
seem that caulking only the inside and bottom would be the best
practice from a mold standpoint. That would let any water that gets
by run out instead of staying trapped underneath. But I would think
most are probably caulked on both sides, for cosmetic reasons.

trader_4 wrote:
On Friday, July 3, 2015 at 5:23:00 PM UTC-4, T wrote:
Hi All,

Previous places I have lived, the bottom show door rail has always
been caulked a the interface of the shower on both sides. It never
kept the water out and eventually the mold pushed the caulk out on
the inside.

My current shower, I have noticed that the bottom rail is only
caulked on the outside. You have to clean out the mold every
so often from the inside interface when it started looking like
hell.

Are you suppose to caulk both sides? Or only the outside?

And, if you are suppose both sides, how do you keep water from
collecting (it finds ways around the caulk) and molding the
hell out of the inside?

Many thanks,
-T

IDK what the accepted practice is. But thinking about it, it would
seem that caulking only the inside and bottom would be the best
practice from a mold standpoint. That would let any water that gets
by run out instead of staying trapped underneath. But I would think
most are probably caulked on both sides, for cosmetic reasons.

Ideally, that would allow any seepage to evaporate, so it never needs to run
out. It should cut down on mold on the inside, since there won't be trapped
water keeping the inside moist all day.

On Fri, 3 Jul 2015 14:22:55 -0700, T wrote:

Hi All,

Previous places I have lived, the bottom show door rail has always
been caulked a the interface of the shower on both sides. It never
kept the water out and eventually the mold pushed the caulk out on
the inside.

My current shower, I have noticed that the bottom rail is only
caulked on the outside. You have to clean out the mold every
so often from the inside interface when it started looking like
hell.

Are you suppose to caulk both sides? Or only the outside?

And, if you are suppose both sides, how do you keep water from
collecting (it finds ways around the caulk) and molding the
hell out of the inside?

Many thanks,
-T

If you mean, sliding double doors... the bottom track is caulked on
both sides (iirc)
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On 7/3/15 5:22 PM, T wrote:
Hi All,

Previous places I have lived, the bottom show door rail has always
been caulked a the interface of the shower on both sides. It never
kept the water out and eventually the mold pushed the caulk out on
the inside.

My current shower, I have noticed that the bottom rail is only
caulked on the outside. You have to clean out the mold every
so often from the inside interface when it started looking like
hell.

Are you suppose to caulk both sides? Or only the outside?

And, if you are suppose both sides, how do you keep water from
collecting (it finds ways around the caulk) and molding the
hell out of the inside?

Many thanks,
-T


http://www.bascoshowerdoor.com/files...l2850-3850.pdf
According to the instructions for this brand,
silicone caulk on the outside of the track is optional. They do call
for 2 strips of caulk UNDER the track.

On 07/04/2015 10:40 AM, Retired wrote:
On 7/3/15 5:22 PM, T wrote:
Hi All,

Previous places I have lived, the bottom show door rail has always
been caulked a the interface of the shower on both sides. It never
kept the water out and eventually the mold pushed the caulk out on
the inside.

My current shower, I have noticed that the bottom rail is only
caulked on the outside. You have to clean out the mold every
so often from the inside interface when it started looking like
hell.

Are you suppose to caulk both sides? Or only the outside?

And, if you are suppose both sides, how do you keep water from
collecting (it finds ways around the caulk) and molding the
hell out of the inside?

Many thanks,
-T


http://www.bascoshowerdoor.com/files...l2850-3850.pdf

According to the instructions for this brand,
silicone caulk on the outside of the track is optional. They do call for
2 strips of caulk UNDER the track.

Step #4. I see. Thank you,

What would you do if the rail is already down?

On 07/04/2015 10:13 AM, Oren wrote:
On Fri, 3 Jul 2015 14:22:55 -0700, T wrote:

Hi All,

Previous places I have lived, the bottom show door rail has always
been caulked a the interface of the shower on both sides. It never
kept the water out and eventually the mold pushed the caulk out on
the inside.

My current shower, I have noticed that the bottom rail is only
caulked on the outside. You have to clean out the mold every
so often from the inside interface when it started looking like
hell.

Are you suppose to caulk both sides? Or only the outside?

And, if you are suppose both sides, how do you keep water from
collecting (it finds ways around the caulk) and molding the
hell out of the inside?

Many thanks,
-T

If you mean, sliding double doors...

Yes

the bottom track is caulked on
both sides (iirc)

Water still get into it somehow and mold will push
the caulk out.

On Sat, 4 Jul 2015 13:47:56 -0700, T wrote:

On 07/04/2015 10:13 AM, Oren wrote:
On Fri, 3 Jul 2015 14:22:55 -0700, T wrote:

Hi All,

Previous places I have lived, the bottom show door rail has always
been caulked a the interface of the shower on both sides. It never
kept the water out and eventually the mold pushed the caulk out on
the inside.

My current shower, I have noticed that the bottom rail is only
caulked on the outside. You have to clean out the mold every
so often from the inside interface when it started looking like
hell.

Are you suppose to caulk both sides? Or only the outside?

And, if you are suppose both sides, how do you keep water from
collecting (it finds ways around the caulk) and molding the
hell out of the inside?

Many thanks,
-T

If you mean, sliding double doors...

Yes

the bottom track is caulked on
both sides (iirc)

Water still get into it somehow and mold will push
the caulk out.


Put a level on the track, drip ports (weep holes) are cleared and
figure out which direction the track is pitched. ...towards the tub
is ideal.

T wrote:
On 07/04/2015 10:13 AM, Oren wrote:
On Fri, 3 Jul 2015 14:22:55 -0700, T wrote:

Hi All,

Previous places I have lived, the bottom show door rail has always
been caulked a the interface of the shower on both sides. It never
kept the water out and eventually the mold pushed the caulk out on
the inside.

My current shower, I have noticed that the bottom rail is only
caulked on the outside. You have to clean out the mold every
so often from the inside interface when it started looking like
hell.

Are you suppose to caulk both sides? Or only the outside?

And, if you are suppose both sides, how do you keep water from
collecting (it finds ways around the caulk) and molding the
hell out of the inside?

Many thanks,
-T

If you mean, sliding double doors...

Yes

the bottom track is caulked on
both sides (iirc)

Water still get into it somehow and mold will push
the caulk out.

Unless you skip caulking the outside. Do that if you want to trap water under
the door rail.

Its kind of like having 2 layers of moisture barrier, one on the inside and one
on the outside of your house insulation. The insulation will end up soaked.

You need an escape route for the water to evaporate.

On 07/04/2015 04:29 PM, Oren wrote:
On Sat, 4 Jul 2015 13:47:56 -0700, T wrote:

On 07/04/2015 10:13 AM, Oren wrote:
On Fri, 3 Jul 2015 14:22:55 -0700, T wrote:

Hi All,

Previous places I have lived, the bottom show door rail has always
been caulked a the interface of the shower on both sides. It never
kept the water out and eventually the mold pushed the caulk out on
the inside.

My current shower, I have noticed that the bottom rail is only
caulked on the outside. You have to clean out the mold every
so often from the inside interface when it started looking like
hell.

Are you suppose to caulk both sides? Or only the outside?

And, if you are suppose both sides, how do you keep water from
collecting (it finds ways around the caulk) and molding the
hell out of the inside?

Many thanks,
-T

If you mean, sliding double doors...

Yes

the bottom track is caulked on
both sides (iirc)

Water still get into it somehow and mold will push
the caulk out.


Put a level on the track, drip ports (weep holes) are cleared and
figure out which direction the track is pitched. ...towards the tub
is ideal.


Hi Oren,

Ah Ha! There is a clear slope to the inside. So just leave
well enough alone.

I wish there was a way to keep the mold from mucking up the
interface on the inside. It washes off, but it is relentless.
Like sweeping leaves off my front porch. Lasts about 30 minutes.

Thank you for helping me with this!

-T

On Mon, 6 Jul 2015 12:25:36 -0700, T wrote:

On 07/04/2015 04:29 PM, Oren wrote:
On Sat, 4 Jul 2015 13:47:56 -0700, T wrote:

On 07/04/2015 10:13 AM, Oren wrote:
On Fri, 3 Jul 2015 14:22:55 -0700, T wrote:

Hi All,

Previous places I have lived, the bottom show door rail has always
been caulked a the interface of the shower on both sides. It never
kept the water out and eventually the mold pushed the caulk out on
the inside.

My current shower, I have noticed that the bottom rail is only
caulked on the outside. You have to clean out the mold every
so often from the inside interface when it started looking like
hell.

Are you suppose to caulk both sides? Or only the outside?

And, if you are suppose both sides, how do you keep water from
collecting (it finds ways around the caulk) and molding the
hell out of the inside?

Many thanks,
-T

If you mean, sliding double doors...

Yes

the bottom track is caulked on
both sides (iirc)

Water still get into it somehow and mold will push
the caulk out.


Put a level on the track, drip ports (weep holes) are cleared and
figure out which direction the track is pitched. ...towards the tub
is ideal.


Hi Oren,

Ah Ha! There is a clear slope to the inside. So just leave
well enough alone.

I wish there was a way to keep the mold from mucking up the
interface on the inside. It washes off, but it is relentless.
Like sweeping leaves off my front porch. Lasts about 30 minutes.

Thank you for helping me with this!

-T

When you exit the shower, leave both doors open a bit - half way open.
Moisture dries faster after a fresh shower.