Stability of the shower glass?

13 years ago

How stable is the shower glass on the outside corner without it being anchored in anyway? Many of the designs I see on here have a support rod from the inside wall out to the corner of the panel. I must say I like how this looks much better.Thanks.

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Yarbro Home Improvement LLC

13 years ago

last modified: 13 years ago

Glass you see in photo is 1/2" thickness. 1/4" would be a concern. Tempered glass is extremely durable and it takes considerable force to shatter / break it. I'm aware of the horizontal braces that you are referring to and that system would be incorporated here if a glass door was hinged off the glass panel. There is some flex in the glass panel but given the thickness, its minimal. Also, check the codes in your area. Horizontal brace may be required depending on width, height and thickness of glass partition being considered

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amlorenz
Original Author
13 years ago
Thanks for the information. This is just the look I am going for.
shradhatx
13 years ago
concerned about the same level of shower floor and rest of bathroom area. Will a dip in shower are be helpful or how do you avoid the flow of water from shower area outside?
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Yarbro Home Improvement LLC
13 years ago
Yes, entire floor inside the shower slopes to the center drain. Contrary to what you see ( or don't see ) in the photo, the shower floor is not "flat"
giovinazzil
13 years ago
Great shower...love the shower door option. Haven't seen any others like this.
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VanGo Shower Glass
11 years ago
I agree with Yarbro above. The clips and u-channel are sufficient, and in fact you could have done silicone-only on the floor safely while also making look a more seamless (u-channel tends to collect grime). The same technique may be used on top of a tub deck.
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ID by Gwen
9 years ago
Thank you for your replies!