Large gaps down shower wall posts - how to keep water out?

[flamenco]

I've managed to install a replacement shower door but the wall posts either side of the door do not sit flush to the wall over their whole length. The wall is probably not true. I have read many posts warning against sealing inside the cubical with silicone - so how should I keep excess water from getting behind the gaps in the space between wall and wall posts?

Would using a plastic strip be sensible?

Or does it not matter too much?

Any advice very welcome.

 

[denso13]

It doesn't really matter, just seal down the outside. Any water behind the posts will run down and find its way back into the tray.

 

[flamenco]

Thank you denso13. I've had another look at the shower from inside and must say I'm very nervous - the gaps are big enough to slide a £1 coin in - and I can't help feeling I should try to keep water from going in.

Would it be advisable to seal down to the last 5cm or so? Or is that a no no?

I have added a few pics - and I just lost a £1 coin checking the gap really was that big - it is...

Gap between wall post and wall

• flamenco
• 27 Sep 2012
• 1

Wall post gap

• flamenco
• 27 Sep 2012
• 1

Gap between left wall post and wall

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• flamenco
• 27 Sep 2012
• 1

Gap between wall and left wall post

 

[denso13]

Nothing wrong with that. I'm sure, in the dim and distance past, one reputable manufacturer suggested something similar. If you seal inside, down each post, but leave a gap at the bottom, that will be fine.