Shower screens are doors used in bathrooms to prevent water flowing out of the bathing area which keeps the walls and floor drier. They are a better and long term alternative to shower curtains. They are usually constructed of aluminum, clear glass, plexi-glass or tempered glass.By law, tempered glass is the only glass permitted for bathroom shower installations due to its safety features.
It is also known as safety glass because tempered glass when broken, shatters into small oval pebbles making a spider web kind of pattern, ensuring there are no big pieces with sharp edges.It will never break into sharp, jagged edges so serious injuries can be avoided as compared to the standard glass. Due to it being heavier and priced more than other types of glass, tempered glass is less popular.
Tempered glass is the safest option for shower screens, as can be noted from a serious accident leading to the death of a person. Mr Sebastian Wong, 24, died after he slipped and fell on to the glass shower screen of a shower cubicle, and sharp fragments pierced his neck.
Duraslide Pte Ltd offers shower screens made from tempered glass from normal glass through a process of extreme heating and rapid cooling. This process leads to the tempered glass which is four to five times stronger than the standard glass, giving it a highly brittle quality.
If the shower screen with tempered glass is not installed properly, it might shatter suddenly due to tension or due to presence of any impurity like nickel sulphide during the manufacturing process.Full glass shower screens are available in basically 2 different styles such as sliding shower screen and swing shower screen. Swing shower screen is the one that can be swung open as a door and should be placed in areas where it will not swing and bang on a sink, another door or a towel bar to avoid immediate breakage.
Sliding shower screen are those like a sliding door and are mainly preferred for bathrooms with space constraints.Sliding and swing shower screens can be optioned to design into framed or unframed screen. The framed shower screen whether swing or sliding comes with an Aluminum or PVC frame for better protection against breakage. On the other hand, the frame less shower screen is basically a full glass screen without any frame.
Duraslide Pte Ltd offers a wide range of finishes where the glass of the shower screen can be tinted in various colors and powder coatings, as well as brass and stainless steel finishes. The shower screen can be designed and installed as per the customer’s requirements and suitability.A shower screen can provide your bathroom an elegant appearance. It is useful in keeping the walls and floor drier and is less susceptible to molds, mildew, and damages that result due to prolonged water exposure.
But glass shower screens require proper maintenance to maintain the ultimate look. For this, hard water stains can be kept from forming on the glass by wiping the shower screen with a microfiber towel or sponge after its use every time. A shower screen must be lined along the edges of the door with a plastic lining to protect against water leakage.A glass shower screen is the most effective solution for a long lasting look of style and individuality.
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