We have a rotating piece of glass used to vent out the steam above the door that is 1 tall then the frame of the shower itself is about five and a half inches on both the top and the bottom where you see the travertine face.
How tall should framed shower door be.
The total height of an enclosure is determined from off the top of the curb threshold or step over where the door will be located going up.
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The average height of a shower door is about 72 inches although the maximum height will depend on the width and weight of the product.
My door itself is just over 6 tall.
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The top of your shower glass should be at least as high as the shower head.
This frame plus the need for a slight space on each side of the shower door reduces the total shower door width in these 60 inch alcove applications to 58 inches.
Glass thickness isn t an issue for framed doors because the glass is secured in a metal frame.
To maximize water management locate your shower head so it does not spray directly onto the door.
I like a shower that s framed in verses open to the ceiling.
In general the width of a shower door should be between 22 inches and 36 inches.
If the width is longer than 36 inches you may have to include an extra panel to the door to support the weight of the structure.
For single doors and double doors where wider access desired.
Sliding shower doors range from 45 inches to 47 inches.