Shower Cabins : Hinge Shower Cabin

Hinged shower doors offer the same tracks as the sliding kind, but the hinge in the center of the two panels of glass allow the doors to open into a wider area. This is ideal for those that have mobility or weight issues and are unable to maneuver in the small 24 inch area that is left open by sliding doors. When open, hinged doors take up less than 4 inches in width, still leaving as much as 44 inches of space in the tub or stall area. Since most tubs and showers are standard sized at 48 inches in width, it makes sense that you would want as much of that area open to enter the shower as possible. 

There are many different things including materials, finishes, hardware, glass options and enclosures as well as model. The two models of these doors are the framed and frameless. The framed kind have the metal surrounding the panels of glass, just the same as the standard sliding doors. Frameless doors do not have this metal surrounding the panels, therefore when the door is closed, the glass meets in the center for a more secure seal. Materials for most all framed doors and enclosures for replacement or original installation are anodized aluminum, which accounts for the waterproofing and non-rusting appearance. The finishes available will vary based on your location, retailers and budget. Finishes include brushed aluminum, nickel, chrome, gold tone and even wood tone.

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