Cheap fix: Install a plastic surround (Or whatever kind of surround makes you happy) and cover the outside penetration with shutters so it looks like a closed window.

The vinyl is made most from recycled cars plastics mixed with lime stone. 

Endless hot water even with teenage girls.Recommendation: Choose a water heater manufactured by "Bradford White" they are made in America, Brass drains and fittings no plastic parts.

Side note: the resident put plastic on all exterior windows on the exterior of apartment and requested crawl space vent be closed.

Cover the cloth with plastic wrap, weighting it with a book if necessary.

This brings us to the 80s and the use of PVCs and plastics for our home plumbing systems.

Contain the area by sealing it off with plastic sheeting, like a cowboy wrangling a steer!

I also tore my rotator cuff and had two surgerys!

The warranty excludes standing water and plumbing leaks - this is probably the reason.So while I am impressed with how waterproof it is, this is a kitchen with dishwasher ina  rental property, so we will go with LVP which I know is 100% waterproof as it's core is just plastic. 

Plumber goes out and says its stuffed with wipes, tampons, plastic bottles, condoms, toys.... you get the idea.