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Consider this: there’s plenty of places in your home that garner more foot traffic than others. This includes places like the kitchen, garage, closets, etc. You tend to pay more attention to these areas, making the necessary repairs and upgrades through the years as needed. You may not realize it, but there’s one high traffic area that desperately needs your attention: your shower.
You and your family use the shower multiple times a day every single day of the year, which means it sees its fair share of wear and tear as the years go on. It’s easy to disregard the importance of maintaining and upgrading your shower door as it only has one function. But as time goes on, there are some telltale signs for when you absolutely should remove your current shower door system. Some of these include:
Cracks and Chips
Just like anything else in your home, shower door systems that have been installed for years wear down over time. Bumps and minor damages can lead to cracks and chips in the glass. The moment you spot these forming, it’s a sign that you need to take immediate action. While you could pay for a technician to make repairs, you’ll only be putting off the inevitable of more cracks/chips forming. Leaving a shower door with cracks and chips untreated can lead to a very dangerous circumstance where the glass shatters.
Instead of trying to temporarily patch up your glass shower door system, we strongly consider making the switch to a new shower door. Typically shower door cracks indicate a shower door that’s become brittle with time and has reached the end of its lifespan. A new shower door will save you on costly and constant repairs, as well as revamp your entire bathroom from top to bottom.
Rusting/Corroding
While many shower door frames are treated to withstand the wear and tear of water wearing down the metal, shower door frames can rust and corrode over time. The constant onslaught of water from the shower head pounding the frame. If you’re noticing rust occurring on the metal portions of your shower door frame, it’s time to replace your shower door. Framed shower doors were highly popular back in the 90s and early 2000s, however today many people are making the switch to a frameless shower door system. Free of metal except for its hinges that hold it in place.
Leaks Forming Outside The Shower
If you’re stepping into a puddle the moment you step out of your shower, you likely have a leak occurring. Water can easily escape from an older shower door, especially one that’s poorly maintained. The whole point of your shower door system is to keep water in the shower area, so if you’re seeing water outside there’s a glaring issue. The moment you spot this you should be making plans to make the switch to a new shower door right away.
Don’t let your shower door fail you right before your eyes and contact the experts at CFG Mirrors & Doors. We have the experience, knowledge, and people needed to installed a brand new stunning shower door in your home. Reach us online or give us a call at (561) 989-8373