Replacing shattered sliding shower door - help!
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HELP! Sliding shower door question
Comments (4)If you are not set on shower doors why not do a ceiling mounted shower track for a curtain? I just did one in my walk in shower and I LOVE it. Makes the shower look huge. You can have the curtain go all the way to the ceiling or use chains between the track and curtain (this is what I did). I tried to put the link below to the photo I saw initially, here is the address to the company who sells them: www.ceilingshowerrod.com Here is a link that might be useful: [Houzz[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/riverside-drive-super-groovy-masterpiece-contemporary-bathroom-new-york-phvw-vp~2456534)...See MoreHow to replace sliding glass patio door with pocket door ,LONG
Comments (12)To all reading this post: First of all, the quoted post should be attributed to Brickeyee. My sincerest apologies for my error. Here's a copy-and-paste version with the relevant section. Posted by brickeyee (My Page) on Thu, Jan 31, 08 at 19:46 .... The track should also NEVER be attached to a header in a weight bearing wall. A secondary header should be installed with about a 1/2 inch clearance below the structural header. If the header bows (and they all do to some extent) it can cause problems with the track. If the wall is NOT weight bearing the header will not be loaded and you CAN omit the second header. Decker, You asked what I meant by a secondary header. The real answer is I don't know; I'm just parrotting what I've read. But the term was used when describing 2x4(?)as something to which the pocket door track would be attached. BTW, this door installation is not a DIY project. I'm just trying to second-guess potential problems in construction. Again, I apologize if I've opened a can of worms....See MoreHelp needed replacing sliding doors in Florida
Comments (6)Thanks for your replies. It seems that a slider is a better fit in the space so now to select one. The options I found are detailed below and I really need expert input to help me feel comfortable making a decision. I have found this process confusing as doors seem to vary regionally. I am leaning toward the Simonton and read good reviews of the company on Garden Web. But I was surprised at the quote and became concerned that its lower price reflected lower quality, longevity and storm strength. So please help! 72"X80" Simonton Reflections vinyl sliding patio door with coastal hardware package, outside keyed lock, foot lock, Low e/366 glass package.Door to be installed using stainless steel fasteners, all gaps filled with foam and sealed with lifetime sealant. Quoted $1500 installed. Custom Window Systems -SERIES 8900 SLIDING GLASS DOOR, WHITE , VINYL CONSTRUCTION / DP +60/-60,STAINLESS STEEL SALTWATER PACKAGE, STAINLESS STEEL DOUBLE LOCK,INSULATED LAMINATED GLASS,LOW E 270. Quoted $2900 for impact glass and $2700 for non-impact glass installed. Neuma gliding fiberglass, flush glaze low E glass door and vinyl frame. Full installation and removal of applicable casing and trim. Quoted $2900 installed. Jeld Wen Premium Atlantic Vinyl. Low e 366 glass, coastal package. DP rating 50. Quoted $1600 installed. PGT vinyl framed (steel inside) sliding door. No details provided. Terrible salesperson. Quoted $3200 installed....See MoreKohler cast iron shower pan and frameless sliding shower door-doable?
Comments (10)Enduring- thanks for responding. I had seen your shower- it turned out just beautiful. I wasn't sure if in your research you'd explored a sliding glass door or not. To answer your questions. One end of the shower is on an exterior brick wall. The other is flanked by a custom linen closet surrounded by tile with the edges grouted. It's not coming out. If I had no other choice but to do doors, I'm pretty sure I'd have to remove tile on one or both ends and add the blocking- not something I'd like to do if I can avoid it. Likely I'd just have one door and a fixed panel on the other- I'm pretty sure the toilet clearance wouldn't let me do two doors like you have. Though I see your point about having a fixed panel- I can't drill into the shower pan so that wouldn't work either. Hopefully some of the glass guys can give me their opinion about using epoxy to secure clips on the bottom. Thanks again for your help- much appreciated. Lisa...See Moreenduring
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