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Bayou_vg t1_j2akuzd wrote

Reply to comment by Jstepson in What shower caulk to fill a wide (1/2") gap by climbtigerfrog

Backer rod is the answer.

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SuspiciousChicken t1_j2c9icx wrote

Yes, and in addition to creating a joint that is attached on only 2 sides and can flex properly, it will also solve OP's problem of too much sealant oozing out while drying.

By using less sealant, properly adhered with a backer rod, all of it will perform better.

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