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May 27, 2009
Frameless Shower Door Thickness
Hi
In researching past posts it seems like the consensus is to go with 1/2" thickness (if $ not an issue). But my glass guy told us NOT to get 1/2" for the door b/c it would be too heavy (we have a fixed panel and then a door combination) - has anyone heard of this - he is recommending 1/2" for the fixed panel and 3/8" for the door.
What are your thoughts?
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I'm an architect. Both thicknesses are fine and are commonly specified for shower doors. I prefer to specify 1/2 thick doors precisely because I like the weight of it...it feels more substantial when opening and closing. Don't let them tell you the hardware won't hold a 1/2" door if you DO go with the 1/2" option. Just have them move the pivot slightly closer to the center so the weight is properly distributed.
Are these frameless? If so, you should make them both the same thickness, otherwise one will protrude from the other, but that's an aesthetic judgment more than anything else. Just be sure to specify tempered glass in either scenario.
Good luck.
LB
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Posted by: 60designers at May 27, 2009 6:14 PM
Another architect here. We just went through this trying to bid out a super high end 12 condo building in the West Village. Both glass companies we talked to (Glass Crafters Inc. and Tiffany Mirror Shower Door Corp.) recommended 1/2" for both fixed panels and doors. They said you could go 3/8" on the doors but there will be some funkiness as the panels will not be flush when closed. If the door hinges from the wall or floor 1/2" is not a problem. If the door hinges from the glass, MAYBE the guy has a point.
Posted by: wilso26941 at May 27, 2009 6:50 PM
Is tempered glass preferred over laminated glass for bathroom shower stall/doors?
Posted by: CookieCutterBrownstone at May 27, 2009 10:24 PM
Laminated glass is probably overkill and more expensive.
Posted by: wilso26941 at May 28, 2009 9:12 AM
I have 3/8" and find them to be heavy enough and sturdy.
Posted by: kimerama at May 28, 2009 2:26 PM
My panel and door are both 1/2". I don't find them to be heavy although they do feel quite sturdy. I think mixing thicknesses would look weird.
Posted by: geekspice at May 28, 2009 3:04 PM
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