Exploding Glass Shower Door Forum

Exploding shower glass doors.

Exploding glass shower door forum.

Discussion in plumbers talk started by nickj aug 1 2008. A spokesperson for the consumer products safety. And while it may seem like a freak incident this is not the first time glass from a shower door has broken. Tempered glass is still the safest material to use for shower doors but there does not seem to be a foolproof way to keep this material from spontaneously exploding.

But like all mechanical things there can be problems that come along with these doors. Those glass doors in your shower can spontaneously explode causing injuries and a big cleanup to boot. Glass shower doors enhance and highlight the beauty of bathroom designs. An internet search for exploding shower doors produces dozens of results including reports in major newspapers and trade magazines.

If the glass was under strain during the manufacturing process and or when fitted then it is a sitting duck waiting to explode. Mis use causing it to smash would be an impact and it would smash there and then. How to stop your shower door from exploding. Certain characteristics were common to most of these experiences.

Whether a sliding shower door or a swinging door both are great ways to show off trendy showers. This fact is the reason why shower door manufacturers commonly cite track or frame malfunctions as the reason for shower door explosions. When one man replaced the rollers on his shower door he was astounded to have the door literally explode into thousands of tiny shards of glass. He was simply holding the door when the event occurred causing numerous gashes over his hands and arms.

It blew up her son oliver added. A small knock followed by cooler temperature over night could cause this. The boy suffered cuts all over his arms and legs. Though extremely rare there were even instances of residents experiencing the glass spontaneously exploding while they were showering.

Coating the door in safety film can keep the glass from flying he said but it can also cost up to 200. It can be as minor as a loose screw or as major as having the glass shatter mid shower. A shower screen should easily withstand these sort of knocks.