Hello. Our contractor put up cement board and left a gap above the tile flange, which seems to be correct from my research. Here is a pic:
So after using redguard and tiling, contractor applied silicone all around the bottom tile where it meets the tub.
My first question is, why do we have to put silicone if the water is supposed to drain from the tile flange?
Second question is, we were giving my daughter a bath using a hand shower, we noticed that a crack in the grout in the very bottom layer( the layer of grout with the silicone on top) has developed in the middle of the back wall and a slow stream of water is coming out of it.
What could be the cause of this steam of water?
Thanks for all the help!!
So after using redguard and tiling, contractor applied silicone all around the bottom tile where it meets the tub.
My first question is, why do we have to put silicone if the water is supposed to drain from the tile flange?
Second question is, we were giving my daughter a bath using a hand shower, we noticed that a crack in the grout in the very bottom layer( the layer of grout with the silicone on top) has developed in the middle of the back wall and a slow stream of water is coming out of it.
What could be the cause of this steam of water?
Thanks for all the help!!