Uses and Types of Bypass Shower Doors
Uses and Types of Bypass Shower Doors Bypass shower doors can be installed on a bathtub/shower stall or some shower-only stalls. A bypass shower door is never needed on a tub without a showerhead because a splash guard is not required. Typically, bypass shower doors have a metal frame. This metal frame provides much needed structural support for thin glass or plastic and helps the door slide more easily along the track. However, frameless shower doors made of thicker tempered glass can also be found. Bypass Shower Doors vs. Pivot Shower Doors Bypass shower doors are very different from another common type of shower door: pivot doors. A pivot door is similar to the type of door you use to enter a room, hinged on one side and opening on the other. Pivot shower doors are for shower applications only. Pivot doors are easy to install and keep clean, but they take up valuable bathroom floor space because door swing space must be considered. For bathrooms used by young chi...