If you are building a new shower or even remodeling an existing shower the following information will help guide you threw the building process. Not all consumers are familiar with the requirements that a frameless glass shower enclosure poses.

I have included a few of the common questions and answers that I encounter on a regular basis.

1. Should I inform my tile contractor of what kind of shower I am going to install?

Yes, If you are planning on installing a shower enclosure. Most tile setters are building the top of the shower curb level. With a Euro style shower enclosure the water runs down the door, hits the curb and should then run back into the shower pan. Make sure the tile setter puts the proper slope on the curb of your shower. The proper amount of slope is 1/4" fall per foot. Also make sure the curb is installed level from side to side. If you have an existing curb that is not level, don't worry, we can install a polycarbonate and vinyl seal to the door or even add small threshold that will match your hardware color.

2. What are the decisions I need to make when purchasing a shower door?

The most common things to be considered are:

* Where do I want my door?

* What side do I want my door hinges on (frameless doors swing in and out).

* How high do I want my enclosure to be?

* What finishes are my other fixtures and do I want to keep everything the same finish?

3. What kind of maintenance should I expect?

The maintenance is mostly preventive maintenance. You can do this by using a TPC surface protector which fills the pores of the glass making it smooth and preventing hard water build up, mineral deposits, and soapy water stains. Using a squeegee will also help to keep your shower door enclosure clean.

4.What are the advantages of a frameless shower door?

A frameless shower door will increase the value of your home, They last three to four times longer than a framed door, and eliminate almost all the metal framing. In addition, your frameless door can always be cleaned to "like new" condition. Frameless doors open in and out verses a framed shower door, which opens out only.

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