What are the parts of a shower door called?
- Corners, Clips & Pivot Bars.
- C-Sash Components.
- Locks and Accessories.
- Sash Balances.
- Sash Corners.
- Window Rollers.
- Window Latches.
- Window Glides and Guides.
How wide should a fixed glass shower panel be?
When planning your shower enclosure, keep in mind that each glass panel needs to be at least 5 1/2″ wide, which is the minimum width for tempering glass and supporting the hardware. Also, the door will need to be a minimum of 22″ wide and no more than 36″ wide.
How thick are shower door frames?
Thickness: Shower doors must be made of a minimum 4mm thick toughened safety glass, the ideal choice being 6mm.
What is the bottom part of a shower door called?
The shower door bottom seal or bottom sweep is on the bottom of your door. The side sweep blocks water from leaking through the hinge side of the door. The door jamb or door stop attaches on the side of the door and prevents the shower door from opening into the shower.
Why is my glass shower door hard to open?
To get rid of debris, attach a thin crevice tool to your vacuum and suck out all the dirt accumulated over time. Oftentimes, in very high temperatures, metal frames can expand and get bent out of shape. When this happens, it becomes impossible to open or close a shower door.
How do I remove a shower door hinge?
Starting at the bottom, carefully unscrew the hinges from the door. You may need to use a putty knife to break the seal and free the door. Have your companion support the weight of the door and hold it in position as you work your way up to the top hinge. Gently pull the door sideways away from the hinges to free it.
What kind of hardware is in a shower?
Every shower enclosure will come with a variety of hardware components, determined by the shower style you select. We carry these hardware components in 4 standard finishes: chrome, oil rubbed bronze, brushed nickel, and matte black. Additional finishes are available but may come with an extended wait time.
What kind of pull for glass shower door?
Ideal for glass shower doors of all sizes and styles, the easy to install back-to-back shower door pull comes with two durable u-shaped pulls made from solid brass and all the hardware necessary for installation. ??
What do you use to hold a shower door closed?
Designed to be attached to the door frame of swinging shower door and hold the door closed. Nylon latch allows for a soft but durable hold. The housing is designed to be adjustable with the elongated mounting slots which are 1 in. on center.
What kind of guide does a shower door use?
This is a clear vinyl bottom guide used on Workright Products shower door enclosures. The unique center divider keeps the doors separated and aligned and allows for a smooth, rattle-free movement of the doors. It snaps into place on the base of enclosure.