This page either does not exist or is currently unavailable.You can also search for something on our site below.There could be a huge hazard waiting for you right now in your bathroom: Your glass shower door!There could be a huge hazard waiting for you right now in your bathroom: Your glass shower door! Glass experts and building inspectors say it can shatter into a thousand pieces without warning - and injure anyone who gets caught in the barrage of falling glass. According to MSNBC, glass shower doors are often more attractive and usually stay cleaner than plastic shower curtains, but they're also more dangerous. A Consumer Products Safety Commission report found that over 4,000 injuries a year are caused by glass shower or bathtub doors. Even though they're made of tempered safety glass that breaks into small squares - like a shattered car window - you'll end up with a big pile of sharp-edged glass chips that can slice into your bare feet and legs. The falling metal hardware can slice through arteries in your foot.
So, how can a shower door all-of-a-sudden shatter? Experts say it could happen if the door was incorrectly installed or if the rubber stoppers or runners on the bottom are damaged. The door can slip out of the hinges, or out of the track, when you open it. The glass door can also crack if it's mishandled - like if it's roughly opened or closed. A glass shower door can break, even if no one's in the bathroom! It's called a "spontaneous blow," and it can happen because the glass is tempered. During the heating process, the glass becomes more resistant to a direct impact - but much more susceptible to a side impact. A small side-edge fracture, say from slamming the door, can make the whole door crack to pieces hours or days later. That's why those chic frameless glass shower doors are even more dangerous.So, what can you do to keep your family safe?* Periodically check the hardware on your shower or bathtub doors to make sure the fasteners are secure. Inspect the glass for any chips or cracks, and pay special attention to the edges, and around the holes that accommodate screws or other hardware.
Also, never use the shower door as a safety grip to get in or out of a shower or bathtub! You don't want to put any pressure on a glass door. First Name *Last NameEmail ZipcodeFields marked with are required.Intelligence For Your Pets NewsletterKeep me updated on Concert News Pros and Cons of Frameless Shower DoorsWhy doesn't Angie's List rate attorneys?Landscaping: What do your neighbors do that drives you crazy?How much does it cost to be a member here?How much does it typically cost to paint a 2100 square foot house on the exterior? That's very difficult to answer without seeing the house. As one poster said, the prep is the most important part. On newer homes that don't have a lot of peeling paint, the prep can be very minimal even as low as a couple or a few hundred dollars for the prep labor. On a 100 year old home with 12 coats of peeling paint on it, then the prep costs can be very high and can easily exceed 50% of the job's labor cost.A 2100 sq ft two story home could easily cost $1000 just for the labor to prep for the paint job.
That number could climb too. Throw in lots of caullking or window glazing, and you could be talking a couple or a few hundred dollars more for labor. Painting that home with one coat of paint and a different color on the trim could run roughly $1000 or more just for labor. Add a second coat and that could cost close to another $1000 for labor. For paint, you may need 20 gallons of paint. You can pay from $30-$70 for a gallon of good quality exterior paint. The manufacturer of the paint should be specified in any painting contract. Otherwise, the contractor could bid at a Sherwin-Williams $60 per gallon paint and then paint the house with $35 Valspar and pocket the difference. $25 dollars per gallon times 20 gallons? That's a pretty penny too. That was the long answer to your question. The short answer is $2000 to $4000 and up, depending upon the amount of prep, the number of coats, the amount of trim, and the paint used.You have selected the world’s finest shower door or tub enclosure.
Since inventing the frameless shower door in the l950’s, Agalite has been known for its unequivocal quality. Agalite doors are made of tempered glass, durable hardware and the finest brass, stainless steel and aluminum in heavy gauges to ensure a lifetime of virtually trouble-free, worry-free use. We have over four million doors worth of experience. This gives us the confidence to say that you will enjoy your Agalite shower/tub enclosure for many years. Here are a few tips to help you care for and clean your Agalite shower door or tub enclosure to keep it looking new. Agalite, Built to Last a Lifetime! Squeegeeing the glass frequently, then drying with a soft cloth is highly recommended. Using a squeegee after each shower helps keep spots and scale from accumulating on glass components. Agalite also recommends cleaning the glass regularly with a glass cleaner while following the recommendations of the Bath Enclosures Manufacturing Association (BEMA). Avoid abrasives, bleach, acidic or vinegar based cleaners and scrubbing pads.
Read labels on cleaning products thoroughly before using. If your glass is coated or treated with surface protectants, follow the instruction on the labels attached to the glass. A short list of cleaning agents that should be avoided because they either damage the metal or scratch the enclosures glass surface includes: To conform to building codes, shower doors must use tempered glass. Building codes specify tempered glass due to its safety properties. Tempered glass is four to six times stronger than untempered (or annealed) glass. In the rare event of breakage, however, the tempering process causes the glass to break into smaller, lighter, less jagged pieces. Due to these benefits, automobile side and rear windows and many household windows and doors utilize tempered glass. The edges of tempered glass are the most vulnerable area that cause breakage. For this reason, ensure that when the door is swinging or sliding that it does not hit something hard or sharp, such as, a toilet, towel rack, sink, or any moveable hard objects, etc.
Also ensure the glass door does not swing or slide into unprotected metal components of the shower door itself. If the door hits another unprotected part, it may indicate shifting or settling of the house, an improper installation, or any other situation that requires attention. Call your Agalite dealer or the company who installed the door immediately to have the problem corrected. In the event of breakage, contact your dealer for replacement and refer to the Lifetime Warranty included in this packet. There is a saying in the industry, ‘a shower door is not an aquarium’. Further, different models of shower doors provide different levels of water protection and proper installation plays a large roll in achieving proper functioning. While Agalite engineers its products to provide a high level of water protection and offers accessories to enhance protection for smaller enclosures or high water pressure/volume situations, there is always a possibility of water dripping onto the floor.
Besides providing anti-slip protection, bath mats are a common solution if minor issues exist. – Silver, Gold, Brushed Nickel, Satin Silver and some Oil Rubbed Bronze/Dark Bronze – Most of the silver, gold, brushed nickel or satin silver metal components of your shower door are anodized aluminum or electroplated brass or stainless steel. Aluminum is a lightweight, non-rusting metal which is anodized to give color and to make shiny. Anodizing also seals the aluminum to guard against corrosion and pitting. Electroplating is a process similar to anodizing. Some glass and lime scale cleaners can damage anodizing and electroplating, causing pitting or discoloration. You can permanently damage the metal’s finish if improper cleaning compounds containing alkaline and phosphoric acids are used. The result can be the appearance of white spots and discoloration. Many products’ labels warn against use on anodized and plated metals. Read labels on cleaning products thoroughly before using on your shower door.