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Frameless Glass Shower Doors
Frameless Glass Shower Doors Offer Many
Advantages over Framed Glass Shower Doors
By: Mark J. Donovan
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Frameless glass shower doors have been steadily growing in popularity in recent
years for a variety of reasons. Besides offering both beauty and charm to a
bathroom they offer many functional advantages. In the past few years I have
installed two frameless glass shower doors in my home. Though fairly expensive,
frameless glass shower doors offer many advantages over the shower rod and
curtain approach, or a framed glass shower door. Frameless glass shower doors
work well for both large and small bathroom designs.
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Frameless Glass Shower Doors Show off the Ceramic Tile Shower
If you have a custom ceramic tile shower, a frameless glass shower door is the
way to go. A frameless glass shower door allows the ceramic tile shower and its
entire beautiful splendor to shine through. Frameless glass shower doors versus
framed glass shower doors also help to make a bathroom feel larger than it is.
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Frameless Glass Shower Doors Offer Accessibility
One major reason for the rise in popularity of frameless glass shower doors is
accessibility. A frameless glass shower door offers easier entrance into a
shower. For tall people like myself, there are no top frame bars to have to duck
under when stepping into the shower. There are also a number of frameless glass
shower
doors options to choose from. There are hinged frameless glass shower doors,
sliding glass shower doors and even bifold ones.
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There is a frameless glass door style for any type of shower accessibility
desired. The shower glass itself also comes in a variety of options varying from
transparent to heavily frosted.
Frameless Glass Shower Doors Require Less Maintenance
Cleaning frameless glass shower doors is a breeze. Simply spray on a shower
cleaning solution and wipe down the glass with a cloth. Using a squeegee after
each shower is also a simple way to continuously maintain glass shower doors.
Unlike framed glass shower doors there are no glass / metal seams where water
can collect. As a result, mold and mildew growth is less of a concern with
frameless glass shower doors. In addition, there is no threat of rust or
corrosion with frameless glass shower doors.
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Frameless Glass Shower Door Construction and Insulation
Frameless glass shower doors are constructed out of thick durable glass so they
are highly resistance to breaking or cracking. Frameless glass shower doors are
installed via minimal hardware that is mounted into the sides of the shower
stall. It is important, however, that the hardware is fastened into wall studs
behind the shower walls so that that the shower glass is properly supported. Any
flexing of the shower door glass hardware could cause the shower door to not
function properly.
The process of installing a frameless glass shower door starts with a shower
door installer coming out and measuring the shower door opening. During the
visit the installer will discuss the various frameless shower door options and
the types of hardware required for each. Usually within a few weeks the glass
doors will be ready for installation.
| In some applications one or more sections of the frameless glass shower door
unit will be fixed. After the fixed hardware and glass panels are mounted in the
shower stall, a clear silicone sealant is applied around the seams to prevent
water leaks and to keep the fixed glass panels from moving. The moveable glass
shower panel(s) is installed last. Again, they are mounted to hardware that is
attached to the fixed glass shower panels or the shower walls. Where the non
hinged edge closes a clear plastic strip is installed to create a seal and to
prevent the glass shower door from swinging beyond its designed range of motion. |
Photo by Mark Donovan |
Frameless Glass Shower Door Costs
Frameless glass shower door costs are quite high. You can easily expect to pay
north of $1,000 for even a small frameless glass shower door. Larger ones can
cost upwards of several times this figure. It depends upon the amount and type
of glass used, and the particular shower door style required. Finally, it is
important to remember that frameless glass shower door installations are
typically custom projects, and thus part of the reason for the high price tag.
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