Hardware

2.Handle Selection

The “D” handle is popular because of its high functioning, elegant simplicity.

3. Hinge Selection What’s the difference between a pivot hinge and a side-mount hinge?

Pivot hinges are secured top-to-header and bottom-to-curb. Side mount hinges attach to the side of the glass and then to either a wall or another panel of glass.

Pivot Hinge Pros:

• Pivot hinges attach at the corners of the door, creating an uninterrupted frameless view.
• Pivot hinges that mount floor-to-ceiling can reduce the cost of glass fabrication.
• Pivot hinge doors carry the weight at the bottom of the door, and are thus very stable.

Pivot Hinge Cons:

• Pivot hinges can’t be sealed for extra water protection.
• If your pivot shower will not run floor-to-ceiling, then a metal header is required for the pivot to attach to a top structure.

A side-mount hinges are similar to the door hinges in your home. One side of the hinge is anchored on the side of a frameless glass door. The other side of the hinge is mounted to a wall or another glass panel.

Side-Mount Pros

• Side-mount wall hinges avoid the need for a header or top support bar, which detracts from a frameless look.
• Side-mount hinges can be sealed to improve water tightness.

Side-Mount Cons

• Using side-mount hinges may require a top header if it attaches to unstablized glass.
• Using glass-to-glass side-mount hinges requires two additional hinge cut outs, adding to the cost.