{"id":2946,"date":"2023-07-21T08:36:30","date_gmt":"2023-07-21T13:36:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nwglassfab.com\/?p=2946"},"modified":"2023-07-21T10:16:03","modified_gmt":"2023-07-21T15:16:03","slug":"tips-for-building-your-dream-frameless-shower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nwglassfab.com\/tips-for-building-your-dream-frameless-shower\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Building Your Dream Frameless Shower"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='full_slider_1'  class='avia-fullwidth-slider main_color avia-shadow   avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first   container_wrap fullsize'  ><div  class='avia-slideshow av-lbpguwi4-c00e27e222b80c12376f7fa2b06d5f11 av-control-default avia-slideshow-featured av_slideshow_full avia-slide-slider av-default-height-applied   avia-slideshow-1'  data-size='featured'  data-lightbox_size='large'  data-animation='slide'  data-conditional_play=''  data-ids='2547'  data-video_counter='0'  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class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-meta-content\"><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-modified\"><span class=\"av-post-metadata-modified-date\" >July 21, 2023<\/span><\/span><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-separator\">|<\/span><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-category\"><span class=\"av-metadata-before av-metadata-before-categories\">in<\/span><span class=\"av-post-metadata-category-link\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nwglassfab.com\/category\/news\/\" >News<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 -->\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3n2mlt-e4d850cdee1f8ab55b6b74152da5d407\">\n.flex_column.av-3n2mlt-e4d850cdee1f8ab55b6b74152da5d407{\npadding:5px 5px 0 5px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-3n2mlt-e4d850cdee1f8ab55b6b74152da5d407 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div column-top-margin'   ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-2ivfu9-9ed01740c3fb223654ac9c5861a39289'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188927143 BCX0\">So, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188927143 BCX0\">you\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188927143 BCX0\"> eager to replace your outdated shower with a modern frameless glass shower, just like the one your family member or acquaintance recently installed in their home<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188927143 BCX0\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188927143 BCX0\"> Where should you begin<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188927143 BCX0\">?\u00a0 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188927143 BCX0\">What key details should you keep in mind<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188927143 BCX0\">?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lkbov57z-061aa4058c9493f2e15651ba614c9ca2\">\n#top .flex_column.av-lkbov57z-061aa4058c9493f2e15651ba614c9ca2{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-lkbov57z-061aa4058c9493f2e15651ba614c9ca2{\npadding:5px 5px 5px 5px;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_column.av-lkbov57z-061aa4058c9493f2e15651ba614c9ca2{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-lkbov57z-061aa4058c9493f2e15651ba614c9ca2 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div column-top-margin'   ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lkbotlj5-665d97c7160329507ea98e2ed2f43cb1'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nwglassfab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/07\/Shower-Blog-Photo-e1689884170539.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"447\" height=\"596\" \/><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lkbovd7u-9cb9c53d6113cc3b7c13b41b3a66d2f1\">\n#top .flex_column.av-lkbovd7u-9cb9c53d6113cc3b7c13b41b3a66d2f1{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-lkbovd7u-9cb9c53d6113cc3b7c13b41b3a66d2f1{\npadding:5px 5px 5px 5px;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_column.av-lkbovd7u-9cb9c53d6113cc3b7c13b41b3a66d2f1{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-lkbovd7u-9cb9c53d6113cc3b7c13b41b3a66d2f1 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_full  flex_column_div column-top-margin'   ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lkbotg67-e275f295baec1e02f42b5b9c1cdc00fc'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>At Northwestern Glass Fab, we boast cutting-edge equipment and extensive expertise to assist you in creating any shower design that seamlessly enhances your existing or new bathroom.\u00a0\u00a0 Here, we present a few essential factors to consider as you embark on planning your upcoming frameless shower project.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Factor #1 &#8211; Size &amp; Layout:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When considering a frameless setup for your shower, the first step is to assess the size of the enclosure and its height.\u00a0 Once you have determined the appropriate width and height, you can then decide on the hardware setup you prefer to use.<\/p>\n<p>There are several setup options available for different configurations, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hinging with glass-to-wall supports<\/li>\n<li>Hinging with glass-to-glass supports<\/li>\n<li>Single door solutions<\/li>\n<li>Door and inline panel configurations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can explore a variety of shower setup options through our vendor partner <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alumaxshowerdoor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alumax<\/a>, and we are also available to provide guidance on more customized configurations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lkbox5pc-9c370fbc42b7ca7f15b5a154c67674ca\">\n#top .flex_column.av-lkbox5pc-9c370fbc42b7ca7f15b5a154c67674ca{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_column.av-lkbox5pc-9c370fbc42b7ca7f15b5a154c67674ca{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-lkbox5pc-9c370fbc42b7ca7f15b5a154c67674ca av_one_full  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_social_share  first flex_column_div column-top-margin'   ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-26pcqa-9e4463ba611979f68db1ab6e6c28aaca'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Factor #2 &#8211; Safety:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When designing your custom frameless shower, it is crucial to take into account size and weight restrictions.<\/p>\n<p>Shower glass is available in two thickness options: 3\/8\u201d and \u00bd\u201d.\u00a0 Each thickness can accommodate different setups based on total height, total width, and total square footage of the glass.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the chosen glass thickness, configurations, and hardware, your glass can safely support a range of options as outlined by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glass.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NGA (National Glass Association).\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"s27\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW7089676 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7089676 BCX0\">Safety recommendations are highlighted in the below data tables:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW7089676 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nwglassfab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/07\/Table-1-e1689885361235.png\" width=\"595\" height=\"171\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nwglassfab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/07\/Table-2.png\" width=\"650\" height=\"199\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Factor #3 &#8211; Hardware<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once the rough opening and layout of the shower have been determined, the next step is to select a hardware style and color.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the advantages of a frameless shower is its reduced reliance on metal compared to a traditional shower enclosure.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When designing your shower, the following hardware components should be taken into consideration:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Door hardware which would include handles and hinges<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stationary or Fixed Panel hardware which requires channel or clamps for proper mounting<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Any specialty components based on chosen setup which may include, towel bars, and header supports.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Northwestern Glass Fab takes pride in providing a wide range of hardware color options.\u00a0 We offer both in-stock colors which are readily available in our facility and can also accommodate special orders through our exception vendor partners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our stock color options include:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Silver\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Oil Rubbed Bronze<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Brushed Nickle<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Matte Black<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are seeing to match existing hardware or if you don\u2019t find the desired color listed above, please feel free to contact NWGF.\u00a0 We work with numerous reputable shower hardware vendors and can facilitate custom orders to obtain the ideal color for your shower hardware. <br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Factor #4 \u2013 Final Details:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Now that you have established your shower enclosure configuration, and have chosen the hardware style and color, there are two final details to consider.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consideration #1: Glass Type\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As mentioned earlier, frameless showers are available in 3\/8\u201d and \u00bd\u201d glass options.\u00a0 At NWGF we take pride in offering a variety of glass types, including patterned glass to suit various needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some of the common options selected by customers includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clear Glass<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Patterned Rain Glass<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Satin (frosted) Glass<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can review the available glass types offered by NWGF <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nwglassfab.com\/products\/flat-glass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consideration #2: Glass Coating\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Are you interested in having a coated, protective glass for your shower?\u00a0 NWGF is pleased to offer two solutions for this application with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearshieldonline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Clearshield<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.guardianglass.com\/us\/en\/our-glass\/showerguard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Showerguard<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which provide enhanced glass protection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clearshield is applied to the interior surface of the glass after fabrication and offers a 10-year warranty.\u00a0 It helps prevent streaking and water spots from forming on the glass inside the shower.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Showerguard utilizes a similar technology, but the protective properties are embedded into the glass during the manufacturing process, offering a limited lifetime warranty on the product.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And there you have it!\u00a0 Now you have the necessary information to design and achieve your dream frameless shower.\u00a0\u00a0 We understand that you may still have questions, and do not worry!\u00a0 At NWGF we have a team of highly skilled professionals who are ready to address any inquiry you may have.\u00a0 Our team is more than happy to assist you at every step along the way. <br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><br class=\"avia-permanent-lb\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>References<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alumax Shower Website &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alumaxshowerdoor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.alumaxshowerdoor.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Northwestern Glass Fab Website &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nwglassfab.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.nwglassfab.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">NGA Frameless Shower Enclosure Document &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glass.org\/news\/2021\/nga-releases-new-frameless-shower-enclosures-technical-design-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.glass.org\/news\/2021\/nga-releases-new-frameless-shower-enclosures-technical-design-guide<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clearshield Technologies, LLC <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearshieldonline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.clearshieldonline.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Guardian ShowerGuard Glass &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.guardianglass.com\/us\/en\/our-glass\/showerguard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span 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