Shower entries

[One_of_them]

hey lads

when you guys fit showers or run the cable, do you put sealant round where the cable and/or pipe comes through the tiles?

any pics would be great

 

[johnboy6083]

I do mate. I always use an exterior sealant that cures in the wet, so I can be sure it seals properly. Also, don't forget to clean dust away before applying sealant.

 

[Paul.M]

I always seal my cable hole to stop water/steam entering the wall.

 

[One_of_them]

you just go for the slap it on thick approach or are you a bit artistic?

do you find you gotta wait for it to set before making any attempt to bend the cable (depending on entry approach) to ensure it seals correctly?

 

[GLENNSPARK]

I would mate. Dont forget you have a duty to ensure the integrity of the building structure and i would say that includes internal walls (be they solid or plasterboard/aquapanel) so i would be sealing it to protect against water ingress (the same as you would for an electrical enclosure)..........