Sliding shower doors are becoming more and more popular.
Experts and users fairly give the palm of the championship to sliding
mechanism as it has a number of advantages, in particular:
§ it practically
does not take place;
§ the method of
opening does not require the presence of space in front of the shower cabin;
§ the structure
is strong enough under the condition of reliable fastening and strength of the
walls;
§ Easy
installation.
The opening mechanism is to move the door on special rails, which are
fastened to the enclosing walls at the top and bottom of the cabin. Free
movement of the doors are provided by rollers and bearings. Another mechanism
option is an internal or a closed device. The frame for glass sliding doors for
the shower is made of various materials: metal alloy, pure aluminum or metal
plastics.
Removable or frameless models simplify maintenance of the design. The door
in this case is held by one top roller. The installation of special profiles
with gaskets or latches helps to ensure the maximum adherence of the valves to
each other and to prevent the penetration of moisture from the outside.
The main condition for prolonged operation of sliding doors is the proper
care and careful handling. The mechanism should be used smoothly, strong and
sharp movements are unacceptable here. The doors should be cleaned by a simple
sponge and non-aggressive detergents to avoid scratches. Giovani Glass
recommends to consider tempered glass for your shower doors, this glass is
durable, safe and easy in care.
Helpful hint! If your shower cubicle is very small in size or it is used by
people of a large constitution, then installing the opening sliding mechanism
of the inner face is not the best idea. This may cause inconvenience when
taking water procedures.
