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Are Glass Shower Enclosures Safe?

29 April 2019

Britney Simpson

A shower curtain will do the job it is supposed to do, but there are times when you want to have something a little better. A glass shower door is the obvious answer, but there can be safety concerns when one is in place. What would be the consequences of it shattered, especially if there was someone on the shower at the time? You would hope that there had been a lot of research carried out to make sure it was safe, but do you know if this has happened? When you fit glass shower enclosures, you will be adding value to the property and making showers more enjoyable.

Tempered glass

If glass shower enclosures are made from tempered glass, then you can have confidence that it will not break under normal circumstances. If it does break, it will be into very small pieces, not large slivers that could harm people. This is ideal for a couple of reasons:

• The people or pets around at the time will not be hurt

• It will be easier to clean up the debris that is left.

When the glass is tempered, it will be 4 times stronger than other types of glass. The process that is carried out to make the glass tempered ensures that it is going to be strong enough not to shatter when it is exposed to the general day to day use it will be subject to.

Keeping the door safe

Safety can start as soon as installation begins. Corner protectors are used for a reason, and they should be kept on while the unit is being installed. The bumpers should be securely in place and any items that are in the shower such as racks for toiletries should be firmly secured to the tiling. If there are children in the house, it should be made clear to them that the doors should be treated gently and never slammed. You should also never use the door or anything in the shower to bear weight. If it is hard to stand in the shower unaided, then use a stool.

If the door appears to be sticking, then it should be realigned as soon as possible. Once you have completed fitting the glass shower enclosures, that should not be the end of the job as you should carry out regular checks to make sure everything is still in good working order.

In conclusion

Providing you follow the instructions given, there should not be a problem with the tempered glass door, and you should be able to use glass shower enclosures safely for many years. There is no need to worry that people are going to get hurt or that you will need to pay for replacement parts or even a full shower unit.

Reach out to a company such as Master Glass & Mirror LLC to learn more.

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