How To Keep Shower Doors From Exploding

It s called a spontaneous blow and it can happen because the glass is tempered.

How to keep shower doors from exploding.

Coating the door in safety film can keep the glass from flying he said but it can also cost up to 200. Tempered glass is still the safest material to use for shower doors but there does not seem to be a foolproof way to keep this material from spontaneously exploding. During the heating process the glass becomes more resistant to a direct impact but much more susceptible to a side impact. Abc s mara schiavocampo has been looking into this problem and is here with more.

Over time the screws hinges shower track and even track parts can become corroded with rust. How to stop your shower door from exploding. Certain characteristics were common to most of these experiences. Shower doors spontaneously exploding exposing you to serious harm.

In this most. An internet search for exploding shower doors produces dozens of results including reports in major newspapers and trade magazines. News 1 40 pm pdt october 10 2018 inside edition staff. What experts don t know is what is causing the doors to explode.

When this happens it s important to contact a professional. Those glass doors in your shower can spontaneously explode causing injuries and a big cleanup to boot. A small side edge fracture say from slamming the door can make the. Boy 9 injured after glass shower door shatters cbs chicago want more consumer news.

This fact is the reason why shower door manufacturers commonly cite track or frame malfunctions as the reason for shower door explosions. Glass expert mark meshlum told inside edition that most shower door explosions are due to wear and tear incorrect installation or the door jumping the track. Shower doors live in a damp climate which subjects the metal parts of the shower door to rust.