194: Toilets, Rotted Drywall, and Plumbing Tips...HOLY SMOKE

Published: Dec. 2, 2015, 10:46 a.m.

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Closet flanges are super important\\u2026they prevent your toilet bowl from leaking.

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Today we talk about the options you have, an interesting predicament, and a little waterproofing experiment I\\u2019m doing.

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Drywall sometimes gets wet and ruined if it\\u2019s next to the tub or shower.

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What can you do?

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I\\u2019m conducting a little experiment with KERDI-BAND to waterproof the drywall.

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I also consulted Schluter, the maker of KERDI-BAND, to get their feedback on this project.

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So I\\u2019ll be sharing the results with you.

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One of our fans has a predicament: he needs a corner toilet with a 14 inch rough-in.

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If you have a solution please send me an email at jeff@homerepairtutor.com

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There are several types of closet flanges. I personally like PVC or ABS closet flanges because they don\\u2019t rust out.

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Check out Oatey to see all the different types of closet flanges

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http://www.oatey.com/

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Many thanks to Johns Manville for sponsoring today\\u2019s show.

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Check out their complete line of insulation over at http://www.jm.com/en/

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If you liked today\\u2019s show please give us a rating and review on iTunes, thank you

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Remember, we have 191 podcast shows

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jeff@homerepairtutor.com

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We record the podcast every day, so I\\u2019m up for sharing your great idea

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