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Replacement Shower Door Sweeps and
Seals
Function
A swinging or hinged shower door has a small flexible strip at the
bottom of the shower door. This strip sweeps across the gap between the
door and the shower doorway. When the door is closed and the shower is
running, the shower door sweep closes the bottom gap to prevent water
from leaking out. It can be replaced when it becomes damaged and allows
water leaks.
Types
Shower door sweeps are made of rubber, polycarbonate or vinyl. Each
shower door type may have a different sweep than other types. There are
slight variations in the material, the way the sweep is installed, the
width and the length. Some have a bulb, flat or star-shaped top that
fits in the door track. Others have a T top or are molded to a snap-on
rail. Sweep colors are usually black, grey or clear.
Features
Repairing or replacing most
shower door sweeps is a simple project. They may slide in and out of a
track easily. Sometimes the sweep is held in place by one or two screws
that can be removed to let the sweep slide out of the door. Some shower
doors are frameless panes of glass. On their bottom edge is a single
piece bottom shower door rail that snaps onto the door bottom. The door
sweep is part of the rail.
Benefits
A properly installed shower door sweep offers safety and prevents
damage. Replacing the worn or missing shower door sweep blocks water
from running onto the bathroom floor. Soapy water is slippery and causes
people to slip or fall. Leaking water can seep into floor joints and
walls causing water damage or rot. If this excess water is not promptly
mopped up, it may create mold or mildew that aggravates allergies or
respiratory problems. The shower door sweep is designed to solve these
problems.
Considerations
Shower door
sweeps are not identical. The easiest way to find a
suitable replacement is to remove the worn or damaged
sweep. Take the original sweep to our showroom or match
it with the pictures below. Most shower door
manufacturers have guidelines for sweep replacements.
The replacements should be identical to the original.
Follow directions on the replacement packaging
for proper trim and fit.
Shower Door Sweeps
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