There can be various problems that we can encounter with our shower doors. The older they get, the more prone they may be to problems. Fortunately, these problems are always easy to fix. The most common gate style these days is the bypass gate. It has two doors that slide through the frame. It is mounted on the walls of the ends of the bathtub. The bypass gate is the economical design, so it is the most popular. This design is also where most shower door problems occur.
One of the biggest problems with the bypass door is when the edges of the door gather with water. Of course, being a door, water can enter very easily. The metal track where the door slides can become embedded with debris, dirt, mold, and rust. These are all the costs of the water entering the slideway. These problems are not really preventable. The only answer is to fix the door.
If the problem is not fixed in time, it may actually be a reason for us to replace the entire door, as well as the slider. Well, obviously, the metal of the sliding track is not really compatible with water. But because it is the most economical to use, we are forced to use this type of shower door.
Other shower door designs can also have different problems. The other is the hinged shower door. Here, there is no need for a skid track. This is a very good alternative to the bypass shower door, but it is a bit more expensive. If we want to reduce door problems, this is a good solution; replacing your old bypass doors in the shower with a hinged one.
The problem again with the hinged door is that the hinges may be rusty and will squeak. When this happens, we have to replace the hinges immediately. Shower doors are always prone to rust due to their exposure to water. But if we clean them properly and give them proper maintenance, we can easily fix these kinds of problems.
Glass doors can also be good. But because they are more brittle, they can break with simple accidents. The fiberglass ones are the most suitable for use. The doors are the only tool in the shower that creates much more of a problem than the bathroom sink. The good thing is that they are very easy to fix. Just by gathering the right tools and materials, we can easily solve these common shower door problems.
If there are cases where you are confused about what to do about these problems, you can call the maintenance staff or any contractor to fix the problem for you. Although that is the case, there are also ways for you to fix them yourself with just a few steps.
