Most Common Shower Door Problems
By Ryan English
There can be several problems we can encounter with our shower doors. The older they get, the more they can be prone to problems. Fortunately these problems are always easy to fix. The most common door style these days is the bypass door. It has two doors that slide though the frame. It is mounted to the end walls of the tub. The bypass door is the economical design, that is why this is the most popular. This design is one in which most shower door problems occur.
One of the biggest problems with the bypass door is when the edges of the door are gathered with water. Of course, being a door, the water can get inside very easily. The metal track where the door slides can be inserted with debris, dirt, mold and rust. These are all because of the water getting inside of the slide track. These problems are not really avoidable. The only answer for this problem is to fix the door. If the problem is not fixed in time, it can actually be a reason for to replace the entire door as well as the sliding track.
Other shower door designs can create different problems as well. The other one is the hinged shower door. Here, there is no need for a sliding track. This is a very good alternative for the bypass shower door, but it is a bit more expensive. If you want to reduce door problems, then this one good solution for it; replacing your old bypass doors in the shower with a hinged one.
The problem again with the hinged door is that the hinges can be rusty, and it will be squeaky. When this happens, you have to replace the hinges immediately. Shower doors are always prone to rust because of their exposure to water. But if you clean them properly and use proper maintenance, you can easily solve these kinds of problems.
Glass doors can be good option, but because they are more fragile, they can break with just simple accidents. The fiberglass ones are the most appropriate to use.
If you are having shower door problems or would like to have shower doors added to your existing bathroom, please call Shower Doors of Sarsota and we will be glad to assist you in all you shower door needs.
