Do I need a professional to check this out? I don't want to make it worse

I am new to American wood-framed houses and this is something that I know wouldn't be an issue in a brick & mortar contraction but I wonder whether it's worth worrying about water damage. I just cleaned my shower and noticed that it looks as though some water that runs down the glass door has been draining to the outside of the shower instead of the inside. It doesn't look like a big deal to me and I was planning on (1) cleaning up with vinegar and shower cleaner, (2) scraping out the old caulk, and (3) recaulking with some clear bathroom-silicone ... But then I wondered whether I should be worried about how much water may have gotten out of the shower and where it all went and whether I would be sealing moisture into that crack in the tile...? And I really don't want to make this worse by DIY-ing it. Any help/advice would be appreciated. submitted by /u/USAfrikaans [link] [comments]

May 10, 2025 - 02:57
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I am new to American wood-framed houses and this is something that I know wouldn't be an issue in a brick & mortar contraction but I wonder whether it's worth worrying about water damage.

I just cleaned my shower and noticed that it looks as though some water that runs down the glass door has been draining to the outside of the shower instead of the inside. It doesn't look like a big deal to me and I was planning on (1) cleaning up with vinegar and shower cleaner, (2) scraping out the old caulk, and (3) recaulking with some clear bathroom-silicone

... But then I wondered whether I should be worried about how much water may have gotten out of the shower and where it all went and whether I would be sealing moisture into that crack in the tile...? And I really don't want to make this worse by DIY-ing it.

Any help/advice would be appreciated.

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