One of the most popular materials for shower screens on the market today is glass. Quickly replacing all other materials as the design element of choice, glass shower screens are becoming standard fare in remodeling projects as well as new constructions. The popularity of glass is primarily based on its durability as well as it visual appeal. Glass can also be used in nearly every shower screen design including folding screens, curved screens, and frameless shower systems. It truly is an all purpose screen material.
Are Glass Shower Screens Safe?
One of the primary concerns consumers have when selecting glass shower screens is its safety factor. We all know what a typical pane of glass looks like when it breaks and the thought of that happening to a shower screen while you were in or near it can be frightening. Glass shower screens, however, are made from thick tempered safety glass. Tempering is a process that takes a normal pane of glass and exposes it to high levels of heat in order to increase the compression of the molecules in the glass while also increasing its impact resistance. Aside from being much harder to break than traditional panes of glass, the main benefit of tempered glass is the fact that, if broken, it will not separate into large jagged edged pieces. Instead, tempered glass breaks into smooth, pebble-like fragments with a substantially lower threat of injury.
Glass Screen Design Options
Another consumer benefit of glass shower screens if the fact that they can be made in a variety of appearances. The glass can be transparent, providing an open feel to the bathroom. Glass screens can also be slightly frosted, giving them a somewhat opaque appearance and adding an increased level of privacy to the bather. Acid etching can also be sued on glass to create intricate designs that blend clear and frosted glass in various patterns or images.
Glass shower screens are not only affordable and practical for use in any size bathroom, they are also a beautiful fixture than can be customized to meet a consumer’s style and function preferences.
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