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what about the foam that says its "low expansion" type. Wait for it to ooze outta the hole, then it sets without bowing the drywall. at this point, the elbows must be loose or the wood rotten behind there. I'd prefer it be just poor handyman issues than actually a bigger problem.

loose, meaning you can pull it out in a straight line and push it back in a bit yeah, thats it. I've heard someone mention the foam... would that be a good solution?

Well the title says it. These 2 things are not tight against the wall as I am used to. could someone provide a diagram perhaps on how these things should have been roughed in? is there something to do to make it a bit better? the gap for the spout ain't all that bad. it sealed up w/ caulking...

no, have not looked behind the escutcheons, but that would be the best bet for sure. I hope. but wouldnt the escutcheons be oblong at that point? these are round. There is the inlet at the WH, but it seems to spin freely without shutting off the water. will give it a shot later to...

Hello, my condo will require me to shut down 2 columns of apartments in order to turn off the water in my unit. I have a leaky faucet in the shower, and I can tell the water is of the expensive warm variety. Can I merely shut down the supply for the water heater, and do this repair? its a...