What types of issues do I need to be concerned with when making a decision to purchase either a frameless or framed shower door? Are the issues the same?
The issues vary quite a bit. The problem with framed shower doors is that the water drains into a track, which will hold water, not letting all the water drain out. This creates several problems. The worst problem is in the corners where the metal framing meets the tile. Water will stand there, eventually eating away the grout. This can cause water damage resulting in an expensive re tiling job and possibly termites, which are attracted to moist, and rotting wood. Trapped and standing water can also cause bacteria to grow which over time will result in an unsanitary condition and bad odor. Corrosion can also occur in areas in the metal framing where hard water deposits, soapy water, cleaners, and so on, can get trapped, resulting in deterioration of the shower door framing. With a frameless shower door, you obviously do not have any of the above problems because you have eliminated the metal meeting metal problem. There is nowhere for water to be trapped on the little bit of metal on a
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