In addition to keeping the hardware clean, it is of equal importance to keep the glass clean. Glass that is neglected or ignored will accumulate water spots, which will eventually turn into mineral deposits. The best way to keep the glass free of potentially damaging water spots is to squeegee the glass after every use. A routine of using a squeegee on a daily basis is a great habit to get into.
By following these simpler guidelines you can greatly increase the life of the hardware and glass. You have made an investment in your home by including an enclosure of the highest quality materials. If you have any questions regarding these instructions, contact the company that completed the installation. Any replacement glass in shower enclosures is required to be tempered or laminated safety glass by the federal government. Any repairs have to meet current safety standards.
Unless they are using laminated glass, which is very expensive, the glass in the door has to be tempered because of safety standards. Once glass is tempered it cannot be cut, therefore the glass must be ordered in the correct size. All glass doors and enclosures must meet code specifications and are therefore constructed of tempered glass. Tempered glass is created by applying heat to strengthen the glass. When glass is not tempered it breaks into large dangerous shards.
Tempered glass is stronger and when broken breaks into many small beads of glass. If moisture or condensation occurs between the glass, this is due to a seal failure. The only option is to replace the glass. Unfortunately, you have to replace the whole unit glass portion due to the way insulated windows are produced. Both pieces have to be replaced. You can not replace one side because you won't be able to correctly seal the unit, which would allow for moisture and condensation to accumulate.
Spots and film on your shower door glass are mostly due to hard water. We have a product called A-maz that will remove most spots or film. After properly cleaning your glass, we also recommend treating it with a surface protector.
