Glass Doctor - shower doors

The Slippery Slope: Frameless Showers and Water

Brad Roop — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 22:23:22 +0000

The Slippery Slope: Frameless Showers and Water

Brad Roop

Tuesday, January 12, 2016 - 4:23pm

Frameless showers look beautiful when they are installed! They can open up a bathroom and make it look bigger and feel more open. The problem comes into play when curbs or other flat surfaces are not slopped properly.

The frames of traditional showers helped to keep the water in the shower. Frameless showers don’t have a frame like a traditional shower, so the slope of all of the surfaces become much more critical. When designing and installing a frameless shower, all flat surfaces need to slope into the shower. This includes knee walls, seats, shelves, and curbs. We typically see one shower per week that is constructed improperly. Specifically, the flat surfaces need to slope at least 1/16” to 1/8” into the shower. Consequences of not implementing such a slope can be dire, resulting in mold, mildew, and water leakage issues. As an example of this please take a look at the following pictures.

You can see here that the level in the picture is level. To correct issues like this you will need to get your contractor back on-site to relay the tile. This needs to be completed before a frameless shower can be installed.

In the picture below you can see that the slope of the knee wall has been corrected and bubble in the level is on the left side. This shows that any water that would land on the knee wall would drain into the shower.

Call Glass Doctor of Virginia Beach today and learn more about our frameless shower door services!

Pros of Glass Shower Doors and Tub Enclosures

Tori Jackson — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 17:49:31 +0000

Pros of Glass Shower Doors and Tub Enclosures

Tori Jackson

Wednesday, August 12, 2015 - 12:49pm

Besides being highly functional, your classic glass shower unit is the centerpiece of your washroom. As an item that is certain to draw the eye it is important you choose an enclosure that suits your needs and style.

The specialists at Glass Doctor^® of Barrie will help you pick out the right glass shower doors or tub enclosures for your washroom. We have an extensive range of classic designs that will enhance both the look and value of your home. Aesthetics aside, there are plenty of other great reasons why you should choose glass shower doors from Glass Doctor of Barrie:

Invest in your property: The Appraisal Institute of Canada recently released figures that show that remodeling your washroom can provide an average return on your investment of at least 75%. Not only will you get the pleasure of using your new glass shower unit but you’ll also reap the rewards when you come to sell.

Safe and resilient: Your glass shower door or tub enclosure is strong, safe and highly resilient to damage. The tempered glass not only keeps you and your family safe but also makes sure your washroom’s centerpiece stays in prime condition.

Low maintenance: Naturally resistant to mould and mildew, you won’t need to put in more than one quick clean per week to keep your shower looking as good as new.

Invite our specialists to consult on your new frameless shower or tub enclosure addition. Contact our friendly experts at Glass Doctor of Barrie today!

Pros of Glass Shower Doors and Tub Enclosures

Tori Jackson — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 17:45:21 +0000

Pros of Glass Shower Doors and Tub Enclosures

Tori Jackson

Wednesday, August 12, 2015 - 12:45pm

Glass Doctor^® of Newmarket enjoys helping residents enhance their spaces, creating more beautiful and functional home through glass additions. One of the greatest enhancements any homeowner came make is in their master washroom. Our team sells and installs frameless shower doors and tub enclosures. Classic and modern all at once, frameless shower doors can add value to your home and match any style, but there are quite a few additional benefits:

Long Lasting: Your average shower curtain typically succumbs to mould, mildew and soap scum within a year, but glass shower doors and tub enclosures stand the test of time. Glass Doctor of Newmarket creates striking frameless shower doors that will be the centerpiece of your washroom for decades.

Safe: One of the reasons our glass shower doors last so long is because we build them using a special type of damage resistant glass known as tempered glass. While ensuring your new shower door looks beautiful, tempered glass is also designed to break safely. In the unlikely event the glass is damaged, it will fracture into safe chunks rather than sharp shards.

Low maintenance: Thanks to glass' natural resistance to mould and mildew, your new frameless shower door or tub enclosure will be easy to clean and maintain. A quick and easy cleaning once a week will keep it looking pristine and crystal clear.

A solid investment: When it comes to remodeling your home, some additions provide a better long-term investment than others. According to the Appraisal Institute of Canada, an average washroom remodel yields a return of approximately 75% of your initial investment. This home addition returns considerably more than some other home improvements. Of course, there's also the enjoyment you'll get from your newly upgraded glass shower door, and there's no way to put a price tag on comfort.

If you're ready to elevate your washroom's style and function, contact Glass Doctor of Newmarket today. Be sure to ask our specialists how a new custom frameless shower door or tub enclosure will benefit your space.

Pros of Glass Shower Doors and Tub Enclosures

Tori Jackson — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 17:34:50 +0000

Pros of Glass Shower Doors and Tub Enclosures

Tori Jackson

Wednesday, August 12, 2015 - 12:34pm

Frameless shower doors and tub enclosures make any washroom look more modern, bright and roomy. Glass shower or tub enclosures enhance your life and the value of your home. Trust Glass Doctor^® of Saskatoon to create and install the perfect glass shower door or tub enclosure for your home.

There is a bounty of benefits homeowners enjoy in glass shower doors or enclosures:

Resilience: Shower curtains have a very limited lifespan and tend to develop mould and other grime. Glass shower or tub additions will last for years to come, staying in great condition.

Safety: We expertly install your glass shower and tub enclosures, making sure they’re properly supported. They’re manufactured using tempered glass that’s designed to resist cracks, chips and other damage. If the glass ever breaks, it will create safe chunks rather than sharp pieces.

Ease of care and maintenance: Shower curtains are nearly impossible to keep clean, and over time, they become breeding grounds for mould and mildew. With just a quick weekly cleaning, your frameless shower or tub enclosure will stay in like-new condition.

An excellent investment: An updated, beautiful washroom will add to the entire family’s enjoyment of your home. It makes your home not only look better, but it will also function better. And when you sell your home, you will recover most of the money you spent. Washroom remodeling projects have a more than 75% return on investment, according to the Appraisal Institute of Canada. Your home will also be easier to sell, since washrooms can often make or break a sale.

Glass shower doors or tub enclosures elevate the look of any washroom, creating a transformation that you will love. Let the Glass Doctor of Saskatoon specialists show you the possibilities and start your project today!

Pros of Glass Shower Doors and Tub Enclosures

Tori Jackson — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 17:26:34 +0000

Pros of Glass Shower Doors and Tub Enclosures

Tori Jackson

Wednesday, August 12, 2015 - 12:26pm

The washroom is where you start your mornings, finish your evenings and retreat in search of respite from the day's craziness. Allow Glass Doctor^® of Calgary to create an oasis for this frequently visited room. We will use the power of glass to transform your washroom into a spa-like space of your very own.

Glass takes a good washroom and makes them great. Consider for a moment the luxurious look of frameless glass shower doors. They are timeless yet contemporary, and instantly enhance both the physical appeal of your washroom as well as the value of your home.

Of course the most comfortable of a spa-like washroom combines both form and function. This is why you will enjoy both the aesthetic beauty and practicality of your glass shower doors.

Benefits of Glass Shower Enclosures and Doors

Resiliency: Your glass shower doors will be fabricated to stand the test of time. Unlike typical shower curtains, they will last decades before succumbing to the wear and tear of daily use.

Safety: Glass Doctor of Calgary installs glass that is tempered, ensuring your shower doors, mirrors and tub enclosures remain free of chips and cracks.

Low maintenance: Your new glass is resistant to the mildew and mould that typically accumulates on standard shower curtains. All you will be required to do is wipe them down and clean them once a week to keep them looking fabulous.

Increased value: Installing glass shower doors are an investment in both your comfort and the value of your home. According to the Appraisal Institute of Canada, washroom remodels deliver a 75% return on investment when homes are sold. That doesn't put a figure on the enjoyment homeowners get from having their very own spa-like spaces.

Make your washroom a sanctuary from the stress, craziness and demands of daily living with the help of Glass Doctor of Calgary. Contact us to learn more about how to transform you washroom from good to great.

Pros of Glass Shower Doors and Tub Enclosures

Tori Jackson — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 16:51:08 +0000

Pros of Glass Shower Doors and Tub Enclosures

Tori Jackson

Wednesday, August 12, 2015 - 11:51am

Create an entirely new washroom environment for your home with the help of Glass Doctor^® of North Vancouver. Our specialists bring to the table many years of combined experience performing both remodeling and new construction projects. Installing beautifully ornate glass shower doors is an excellent place to start when renovating your washrooms. Aside from enhancing your home's ambiance, frameless shower doors will also increase your home's resale value. Here are just a few reasons to invest in our outstanding glass shower doors.

Safety: Glass Doctor of North Vancouver provides only the most trusted tub enclosures and glass shower doors available on the market today. Our shower glass is tempered and engineered to break apart into small, safe chunks in the rare event it breaks.

Resilience: A new shower door or tub enclosure will help protect your space from mildew or hard water deposits that develop over the years.

Less Maintenance: Since glass is excellent at discouraging the growth of mould and mildew, very little ongoing maintenance is required to keep your washroom pristine.

Improved Home Value: When renovating to increase a home's resale value, the washrooms are often the best place to start. In fact, the Appraisal Institute of Canada estimates that an average of up to 75% is returned on the investment. Aside from the monetary incentives, the smallest washroom-remodeling project can make a huge aesthetic difference.

If you are interested in installing a new decorative glass shower door or tub enclosure, contact Glass Doctor of North Vancouver today. Call us over the phone or fill out a service request online to schedule your in-home consultation.

Let’s Talk Glass with Justin Eimers: Glass Shower Door Installation Service

Judy Freeman — Thu, 21 May 2015 14:24:09 +0000

Let’s Talk Glass with Justin Eimers: Glass Shower Door Installation Service

Judy Freeman

Thursday, May 21, 2015 - 9:24am

Glass Doctor of Sioux Falls
Operating since 2007
http://glassdoctor.com/sioux-falls

Let’s face it; the shower/tub area is the center of a bathroom.

At Glass Doctor^®, we’re accustomed to worried and sometimes even frantic customers. A lot of our services are performed out of necessity and emergency. Think about it. Board up service, home window service and auto windshield service can all be the result of criminal activity or acts of nature.

But glass shower door installation service is another story. Customers request a glass shower door installation to make the bathroom seem larger and increase home value, but also because they’re tired of breezy shower curtains and simply think glass shower doors are pretty. Regardless of the reason, Glass Doctor is more than happy to help customers transform an ordinary, shower-curtain bathroom into a personal oasis.

Justin Eimers of Glass Doctor of Sioux Falls explains, “It’s a great feeling to watch a customer have that ‘oh wow’ moment when they see their new glass shower door installation for the first time.”

Glass Doctor: Why is glass shower door installation service important to consumers?
Justin Eimers: Let’s face it; the shower/tub area is the center of a bathroom. And if you think about it, the tub can make or break the look and feel of the entire room.

Glass Doctor: What all is involved when you install a new glass shower door installation?
Justin Eimers: In most cases, customers simply know they want a new glass shower door. At Glass Doctor, it’s our job to help guide them through the process. Are the walls made of drywall or tile? That will determine the amount of weight the walls can sustain. Will there be adequate ventilation after a glass shower door is installed? A lack of proper ventilation can lead moisture buildup and that can cause mold growth. What good is a pretty glass shower door if the view through the glass is a moldy mess?

Glass Doctor: Do you have any tips for customers?
Justin Eimers: Keep a squeegee handy in the bathroom. After each shower, give the glass shower door a quick swipe to help prevent soap scum buildup.

Call the Glass Doctor…we fix your panes.

Glass Doctor - shower doors

The Slippery Slope: Frameless Showers and Water

The Slippery Slope: Frameless Showers and Water

Pros of Glass Shower Doors and Tub Enclosures

Pros of Glass Shower Doors and Tub Enclosures

Pros of Glass Shower Doors and Tub Enclosures

Pros of Glass Shower Doors and Tub Enclosures

Pros of Glass Shower Doors and Tub Enclosures

Pros of Glass Shower Doors and Tub Enclosures

Pros of Glass Shower Doors and Tub Enclosures

Pros of Glass Shower Doors and Tub Enclosures

Benefits of Glass Shower Enclosures and Doors

Pros of Glass Shower Doors and Tub Enclosures

Pros of Glass Shower Doors and Tub Enclosures

Let’s Talk Glass with Justin Eimers: Glass Shower Door Installation Service

Let’s Talk Glass with Justin Eimers: Glass Shower Door Installation Service

Glass Doctor of Sioux Falls Operating since 2007http://glassdoctor.com/sioux-falls

Glass Doctor of Sioux Falls
Operating since 2007
http://glassdoctor.com/sioux-falls