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Glass shower doors come in two different types: framed and unframed. Framed shower doors are the most common, and it is very important to seal the frames when they are installed. Unframed doors are made of heavier glass and operate more smoothly with less chance for leaks, but you must still seal the tracks correctly , or water will leak into tiles, drywall, and flooring where it can cause damage. You can use several different materials to correctly seal shower doors when installing them. Sealing During Installation Frameless glass shower door s use jambs with tight U-shaped borders that are designed to lock onto the base of the shower. If you have a frameless glass shower door , buy jambs that create watertight seals with these borders. The best kind of jambs are plastic, polycarbonate or vinyl that are rated for watertight seals . Make sure the plastic and the borders of the shower are very clean and dry before putting these frameless door jambs in, because only small amounts o...

BY ROBERT P. MADER OF CONTRACTOR'S STAFF You're not just washing your hands or a dish, you're living a lifestyle and plumbing manufacturers are happy to help. When the home builders met in Orlando, Fla., in January, their show was all about function (April, pg. 39) . The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show , on the contrary, is all about pizzazz. While the show covers everything one will find in a kitchen or bathroom, the 60,000 designers, contractors and remodelors at this year's show in April in Chicago saw plenty of plumbing products . High-tech plumbing Kohler has entered the programmable shower market with its DTV custom showering system . Featuring the DTV Digital Interface and DTV Digital Shower Valve , the product offers customized shower experiences with multiple showerheads, hand showers and body sprays. The DTV's pre- set hydrotherapy experiences include up, down and wave massage, as well as temperature therapy that can ...

By Sarah Nolen I, like anyone, am a true fan of a great before & after makeover. And that’s exactly what reality TV has harnessed. The fact that you’re reading this article now assures me that you’ve been accustomed to fast- tracked renovation shows that are showcased every evening for our viewing pleasure. The reason why they show bathrooms completely stripped out and made afresh in only a few episodes is because there is no way on earth they’d maintain your attention if you were to sit through a real life renovation . For one, it takes a considerable amount of time and two, it would be boring. The real world of design and construction is a lot less drama filled, but hey that’s the power of reality TV, who are they going to fight with next? Keep in mind too that they also have a huge workforce on TV shows to speed up the process: double the carpenters, plumbers and electricians. This economically would not work in a typical domestic setting due to substantial additional costs ....

Not only is the 738 attractive, it's functional. Strong, smooth-working pivots are adjustable a full inch in either direction to create that custom-made look in virtually any opening from 23" to 37". The 738 ensures water -tight performance with a vertical vinyl seal , a full length magnetic latch and a horizontal drip trough that collects and drains remaining water back into the shower when the door is opened. Give your bathroom an exotic touch with Alumax's 738 Shower Door and one of its beautiful finishes. The 738 is available in Gold and Silver Brite-Anodized finishes as well as White Powder Coat finish . Glass options include Clear or Obscure.

The results are in! We deliberated over hundreds of entries, covering everything from residential furnishings to smart home systems and facade products. Our superb team of judges evaluated entries for innovation,   aesthetics, performance, and value. In addition to selecting a winner and two honorable mentions for each category (there were too many amazing products to just select one), we included some standout products in our “Visionaries” section, highlighting the year’s very best designs. The Jury: Becca Blasdel: p roducts editor,  The Architect’s Newspaper Rafael de Cárdenas : f ounder and designer, Architecture at Large William Menking: e ditor-in-chief,  The Architect’s Newspaper Jean Sundin : f ounder and principal, Office for Visual Interaction Marc Tsurumaki: p rincipal and founding partner, LTL Architects Bob Williams: c o-founder and president of design, Mitchell gold + Bob Williams  Winner: Krion Solid Surface Material Porcelanosa Krion can be used for a number of appl...