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    Jul 29, 2008, 04:22 AM
    Water leak through bathroom grout
    I have been told my bathroom shower grout is leaking causing the ceiling below to be discolored. They have told me I have to replace all the tile. They said it doesn't work to just recaulk-is this true. I need advice ASAP
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    Jul 29, 2008, 06:33 AM
    First! Who told you? A plumber after testing to see or a neighbor off the top of his head? Something doesn't sound right to me.
    They said it doesn't work to just recaulk-is this true.
    Replacing all the tile for a grout leak sounds like overkill to me. Are you sure it isn't a faulty seal on the drain? Has it been tested for a bad drain?
    Where are you getting your advice from? Let me know, Tom
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