Recent content by cygnus

Thanks Geniescience. The closest thing to "silicone" on the label is crystiline slica. You're probably right. Since I've got the wet caulk all pulled out, I ran the water through the shower head and the spout for about 5 mins each. Nothing is seeping out from behind the backerboard and...

Thanks guys. GrumpyPlumber, no, it's white tub & tile adhesive caulk. http://dap.com/product_details.aspx?product_id=7

I replaced the tiles and wallboard in my shower/tub. I don't think I damaged the existing pipes, but a few months later, all the caulking has turned to soup only in the one back corner at the end where the fixtures are (in the corner, not directly under the taps). I replaced the bead once...

jadnashua, I forgot to say thanks. I think you were right. There was barely any washer left - crushed to oblivion. I can't believe it deteriorated that fast.

When I turn on the hot water in my upstairs shower, the pipes start to vibrate momentarily until the valve is wide open. The cold water tap doesn't do that, nor does the sink's hot water valve in the same bathroom. The hot water anywhere else in the house doesn't do it either.... just the...