Curb

Frameless units are typically placed on a 4-5” curb. The curb which keeps the water in your shower must be pitched or sloped into the shower. During the measuring process we will test your curb for pitch. The curb also determine the placement of your shower . We want the shower glass to be in the center of the curb if at all possible. Many enclosures require modification to the placement for various reasons.

Wall Support

Wall support is an issue for wall mount hinges. We always want to have a wood substrate in the wall if at all possible. We can use molly’s in conjunction with correctly installed tile for some applications. A header system with pivot hinges use no wall mounting so this is a great alternative. Your measurement consultation will reveal the possible designs given your situation.

Shower head

Your shower head placement is an important factor. We don’t want the head aimed directly at your door opening as completely sealing glass to glass is not possible. We do however have many flexible seal options to minimize and leakage. The design of the enclosure including door placement is vital to a properly functioning unit. We will need to know your placement prior to completing our design.

Deflectors and Seals

All shower doors will have a deflector/sweep at the bottom to keep the water from exiting the shower when the door is opened. There are other seals that may be used for your particular installation. The seals do wear after many years so please consider one of our extended warranty plans.

Benches, Vanities and other Possible Interference Items

We always want to plan for any items that will impact a doors swing or the ability to enter and exit the shower easily. Please have a clear plan on what the end result will be. We work with contractors at the planning level to help determine the best possible design. All of our consultation is at no cost, we just want to have the best possible unit for the owner.

Header Verses No Header

We always look for the safest and elegant design. We do recommend a header when stability is a concern. We can also use a fixed transom to stabilize the unit. The fixed transom design is more cost but the header can be eliminated.

3/8 Inch Glass Verses 1/2 Inch Glass

Many people want to know why they would use ½ inch glass. We recommend ½ inch if you have a tall door as the glass will be straighter after tempering. All glass has a bow and the taller the glass, the more bow it tends to have. ½ inch is more stable at taller heights and provides a much more “quality” feel due to the weight.