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[cornish_crofter]

Remember that Alberta is from the Canada different rules apply, If your've never watched Holmes on homes there are permits for when work is carried on all propertys, So you can't really compare the two.

D'oh so he is! :mad2:

Sorry Alberta I can't disagree with you :lol:

 

[AllurePTS]

Good technique mate ....I would thoroughly disagree about the silicon though ....you even said "despite what the manufacturers tell you" !!!! .....the manufacturers tell you not to use it for a reason - because many seals these days are made from materials that are far more complex than standard rubber ......often silicon can PREVENT a proper seal AND/OR, cause the seal material to degrade prematurely !!! .....personally, I follow the manufacturers instructions, and leave the bath panel till the very last job ...that gives me plenty time to test the plumbing working in varying situations ....BEFORE I put it to bed :hurray:

 

[cornish_crofter]

OK we can agree to disagree about the Silicon. One option you've got is to leave out the rubber washer and just seal against the plastic flange. I suspect (but I could be wrong) that Silicon attacking the seals is more of an issue before the solicone cures. Some cheap silicones don't cure properly and hence will always present an issue, but something like Dow Corning 785 cures well within 24 hours.

As for the bath panel, you're right. I don't think I mentioned the bath panel as an item in its own right. I was talking about a prop for a free corner, that may form part of a panel.

I would agree that you would want to test the plumbing before putting the panel in place.