LWP
Was just reading your advice after looking for answers to what's best to use in rod holes. I was always told to use hydraulic cement. I talked to a guy that told me to use a polyurethane caulk/sealant because the cement isn't waterproof. I got some, but I decided to research before using and ran across you. Any thoughts? Something about the caulk just didn't seem as "permanent" as cement would be. I used #7 tapered corks, at least 2 or three per hole. I only had one active leak, but had some discoloration on some of the others. So I just went thru and did them all on this section while the drywall was torn out. By the way do songs just always pop into your head when triggered by a word or thought? That happens to me all the time. I would be glad to hear I'm not the only "nut" (as some people call me) this happens to.
RW

rw,

sure, hydraulic cement is the best. just make certain you push & pack the Hy cement into each hole or 'fill' the entire hole.

nothing wrong with a combination of correct size corks and hydraulic cement either,must work ` be the best,havent had nary a problem in 27+ years.and good move on doing all rod holes, wish more people would do that! Oh, and imo, some folks like the caulk cuz its easier `n faster,just my opinion.

yes! certain words/phrases trigger this old mans music mind,lolol, your not the only 'nut'! gl