annealed glass
Annealed glass is very brittle and can be used for windows and other objects; however, it is not used for shower enclosures for safety measures.
buttress
Buttresses separate bathtubs and showers. Oftentimes, shower seats are installed between on buttress walls.
clear glass
Clear glass is glass that is transparent or see-through. Clear glass is sometimes used for shower doors.
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annealed glass
Annealed glass is very brittle and can be used for windows and other objects; however, it is not used for shower enclosures for safety measures.
buttress
Buttresses separate bathtubs and showers. Oftentimes, shower seats are installed between on buttress walls.
clear glass
Clear glass is glass that is transparent or see-through. Clear glass is sometimes used for shower doors.
flat polish
Flat polish is glass that has a large flat glass surface that has been ground to a flat polish. This is sometimes used on glass shower door enclosures.
glass clips
Glass clips are used in shower enclosures to secure the panels to the base of the shower. Shower glass clips come in a variety of colors, metals, sizes and shapes.
Also known as: shower glass clips
hinge plate
Hinge plates area plate made of metal that are attached to the hinges of shower doors.
Also known as: hinge plates, hinge door
inline panel
Inline panel is glass that is tempered and runs straight or in a line with the shower door.
Also known as: inline shower panels
laminated glass
Laminated glass is made by putting layers of glass together to make the glass stronger. Laminated glass is a popular choice for shower doors because of its strength and safety properties.
mildew resistant silicone
Mildew resistant silicone is added to keep mold from growing in shower enclosures.
mitered corners
Mitered corners are corners that have been mitered to a 45 degree cut on a return panel. These are popular design features in some shower enclosures.
Also known as: mitered corner
neo angle shower
Neo angle shower has two or more shower glass panels with a door. Two of the panels must have a 135 degree angle. Most of the time there are three shower glass panels included in a neo-angle shower.
obscure glass
Obscure glass is glass that is semi-transparent and lets some light through.
patterned glass
Patterned glass is glass that has shapes molded in it for decorative purposes.
pivot door
Pivot doors are shower doors that rotate or pivot rather than swing.
pony wall
Pony wall is a shorter wall that most of the time is around 36 inches high and can also be used to separate tubs from showers.
reflective glass
Reflective glass is glass that reflects back some of the light that hits it.
return panel
Return panel is on the backside of a shower and can be used to separate the tub from the shower. It is tempered.
right angle shower
Right angle shower is an enclosure that has a door with an inline and return panel.
Also known as: right angle showers
shower dam
Shower dam holds the water in the shower stall and keeps it from running out.
shower header Shower headers are installed on top of shower panels and are usually made of metal.
Also known as: shower headers
silk-screened glass
Silk-screened glass is glass that has been silk-screened with decorative images to make it appear that it has been etched or textured.
sliding panels
Sliding panels are panels that move in a bypass door.
Also known as: sliding shower panels
steam bath
Steam baths are shower enclosures that have specialized plumbing systems that create steam.
tempered bug
Tempered bugs are stamps on glass that show it has been tempered. The stamp is etched or may be sand blasted on. Tempered glass is an important feature in shower enclosures.
tempered glass
Tempered glass is about 5 times stronger than annealed glass. It is used for safety in shower doors.
textured glass
Textured glass is glass that is texturized on the surface to create a translucent look.
tinted glass
Tinted glass is glass that has a tint of color in it.
u channel
U channel is a channel that is used in the installation of shower enclosures and is in the shape of a U.
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