Shower Glass Tips

TIP 1

Do not design curbs that approach buttresses at an angle. "Hinge Bind" may occur, making it impossible for the door to operate.

TIP 2

Very tall stream shower openings require a secondary piece of glass (transom), or the soffit can be framed lower to fill the gap.

TIP 3

Mind your Seats and Curbs!
Follow these installation guidelines to ensure proper drainage and avoid problems down the road.

TIP 4

Take the right angle to cut cost.
Use 135º angles wherever possible. In most cases you'll save money.

TIP 5

Shower soffits must plumb down precisely footprint to the of the lower curbs. Failure to address this issue will produce disappointing results.

TIP 6

Never position body sprays opposite an enclosure door or other opening.

TIP 7

Don't Lose Your Temper!
Tempered glass panels cannot be made in dimensions less than 3 1/2".

TIP 8

If you are planning a frameless enclosure, do not use raised, decorative tile on any part of the door swing area.

TIP 9

Don't Use Glass Tiles!
Drilling necessary during the installation process inevitably results in cracking.

TIP 10

Overhangs near door closings create problem gaps, resulting in leakage, unsightly fillers or worse... a return visit from an irritated tile installer to remove the overhang!

TIP 11

Shower Curb Pitch

TIP 11

Shower Curb Pitch

TIP 12

The face of any rise where a swing door closes should be perfectly plumb; otherwise a costly pattern cut door may be required.

TIP 13

Avoid "Icicle" Panels
When a buttress wall or tub deck ends with a small continuance of glass that notches over and down, the result is a brittle glass "icicle" that may require a separate lite of glass (with an unsightly seam) or a bulky metal build-over.