Hi all!
Thanks for all the help in the past with my many questions!
The title says it all. Underneath the shower sweep of the frameless shower door there is a small gap causing water leakage.
It must be smaller than 1/4 inch because I purchased this on amazon but it wouldn't allow the the door to open and close properly.
https://www.amazon.com/Wide-High-Acryli ... 70&sr=8-21
I can't seem to find anything below that 1/4 inch height. I know I also have to investigate the water damage this may have caused to nearby molding and caulking.
I'm not really that handy so I've even had the thought of just putting a layer of clear silicone under the door to help stop the water but I'm not thinking that is a good idea. Thanks!!!!
Small gap under frameless shower door
Re: Small gap under frameless shower door
See if you can replace the sweep with one sized properly.
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Re: Small gap under frameless shower door
How about 3/16"?BashDash wrote: ↑Thu Oct 28, 2021 1:10 pm Hi all!
Thanks for all the help in the past with my many questions!
The title says it all. Underneath the shower sweep of the frameless shower door there is a small gap causing water leakage.
It must be smaller than 1/4 inch because I purchased this on amazon but it wouldn't allow the the door to open and close properly.
https://www.amazon.com/Wide-High-Acryli ... 70&sr=8-21
I can't seem to find anything below that 1/4 inch height. I know I also have to investigate the water damage this may have caused to nearby molding and caulking.
I'm not really that handy so I've even had the thought of just putting a layer of clear silicone under the door to help stop the water but I'm not thinking that is a good idea. Thanks!!!!
https://www.amazon.com/Navaris-Semicirc ... B08QZD61GY
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Re: Small gap under frameless shower door
Here is basically the same thing that RetiredAL posted for 1/3 the price.
https://www.mcmaster.com/rods/shape~half-round/
They will charge you for shipping though, so it may end up about the same.
https://www.mcmaster.com/rods/shape~half-round/
They will charge you for shipping though, so it may end up about the same.
Re: Small gap under frameless shower door
Thanks! For some reason I didn't see that option....
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Re: Small gap under frameless shower door
If and only if the door swings "one way" only, there's the option of installing a clear acrylic strip (use silicone) on the in swing side that just touches the threshold or overlaps it depending on the clearance and alignments. Thus water flows down the door, over the acrylic chamfered/radiused edge, then falls inside the shower.
If it doesn't work, just scrape it off and clean the glass.
Just an idea not knowing or seeing a picture of your setup so it may or may not apply.
j
If it doesn't work, just scrape it off and clean the glass.
Just an idea not knowing or seeing a picture of your setup so it may or may not apply.
j
Re: Small gap under frameless shower door
Thanks Sandtrap! It is a door that "swings one way only". The current door sweep has a plastic piece doing exactly what you describe but it still leaves a tiny gap.
Also, I see some of the nearby molding has caulking that is discolored and it is warping a little bit. Should I be concerned for mold? I'm guessing that whole piece of molding under the threshold needs to be replaced. I was contemplating just cutting out the discolored caulk and re-caulking it. With a sealed door the problem should disappear.
Also, I see some of the nearby molding has caulking that is discolored and it is warping a little bit. Should I be concerned for mold? I'm guessing that whole piece of molding under the threshold needs to be replaced. I was contemplating just cutting out the discolored caulk and re-caulking it. With a sealed door the problem should disappear.