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7 Myths About Frameless Glass Shower Screens You Must Ignore
We are not sure how much you know about frameless glass shower screens, but we are pretty sure that the fact you are reading this means you have some interest in them. It might be you have never had a shower screen and thinking of having one installed, or you may be thinking about replacing your existing shower screen.
Regardless of your reason for reading about frameless glass shower screens, we hope that the information you have found elsewhere has been informative and factual. We say factual because there are several myths about frameless glass shower screens, which are, at best annoying and, at worst, might give someone the completely wrong impression about them. So, to ensure that you are aware of these myths, we have listed the seven most common ones we have come across.
Frameless Glass Shower Screens Myth #1 – “They Leak”
If you buy a substandard frameless glass shower screen and have it installed by amateurs, it might leak, but we are sure you will not go down that route. Instead, if you buy a quality frameless glass shower screen and have it fitted by a professional shower screen company, it most definitely will not leak.
Frameless Glass Shower Screens Myth #2 – “The Glass Can Explode”
We can only assume this myth arose either because people think the differing temperatures of the water will affect the glass or that someone bumping in the shower screen will cause an issue. Both can be ignored because, firstly, the glass used will most certainly not be adversely affected by water temperature and second, the toughened glass used is one of the most durable and is certainly robust enough to withstand knocks and bumps. (more…)