Re: Re: Concrete Board an ungrouted seam... (again)

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I agree, would grout for sure. Contractors can be that way. Don't let them

intimidate you.

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On Oct 4, 2010, at 9:48 PM, " barb b w " <barb1283@...> wrote:

I know this isn't directed at me, but just go ahead and have him grout the

seams. Your gut feeling is probably right and dont' worry if you think

contractor knows because they don't worry about it. If not needed, you added

something extra.

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> New shower with a ledge to put shampoo, soap, etc on. the seam beneath the

tiles used to face the ledge are not sealed to the tile beneath. The facing

tiles are about two inches and the tiles underneath but up to them. No grout and

nto a tight groutless seam.

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> This seems to be a potential problem to me unless cement board doe does not

mold, but then having any seam where any mositure can eventually get into a

shower wall does not seem right.

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> This is a no brainer, right? Contractor I think already thinks I am a nut.

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> Does concrete board not mold? I would be relieved if not but still think this

should be grouted.

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> We are thiking to get a moisture meter and measure to make sure moisture has

not already goten in there.. any thoughts on how to proceed?

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> Thanks..

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> Robin

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