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How to Replace a Framed Shower Door Drip Rail

Author: Pfokus Pfokus
by Pfokus Pfokus
Posted: Oct 25, 2017

Shower door leak is a frequent complication in many households. But, you will be glad to know that you will be able to get rid of it within no time, without having to replace the shower door. It is widely observed that, usage of low graded shower door drip rail scauses more trouble as it hardly serves its functionality. It is important to opt for pFOkUS’s trustworthy and high quality shower door drip rails. A wet shower with leaks is an invitation to the growth of mold and mildew. Read on to more about shower door drip rail replacement.

Forged Aluminum Framed Shower Drip Rails-

pFOkUS’ high quality aluminum drip rails have a power packed endless gutter that channels excess water splashing on the door, towards the shower drain. It is the best product to hinder the path of escaping water through the bottom of the shower door enclosure. pFOkUS provides you with a variety of shower door drip rails varying in sizes, colors and lengths, that will suit any type of framed glass shower door. The advanced built-in bottom seal assists in matchless functionality of the product.

Procedure for Shower Door Drip Rail Replacement-

  • Prior to purchasing a new shower door drip rail, determine the width of the shower glass. The thickness of the shower glass will either be 0.24, 0.32 or 0.40 inches thick. Subsequently, place an order for a drip rail that is either exactly the right length or longer.
  • Observe the damaged drip rail that you are substituting to understand if it is fixated in its position by an adhesive, tape or screws. Additionally, continue with removing the screws of the older drip rail with a screwdriver and file out the adhesive with a putty knife.
  • Tightly hold the damaged
shower door drip rail at one end and pull it free from the other end. Now, before going any further, compare the new drip rail and the old one to analyze if the lengths match. If the new drip rail is comparatively longer than the old one, then mark out the excess length with the help of a marker pen, in a way that it equals the length of the older drip rail.

  • Accordingly, cut the new drip rail as per your requirement. pFOkUS’ framed shower door drip rails are installed with vinyl sweeps which are cut on an angle at the bottom. Make sure to position the large end towards the end of the door and the shorter end towards the door hinge.
  • The final step of shower door drip rail replacement includes, adhering the drip rail to the door by peeling the paper off the waterproofing tape. Remember to remove the black end cap located in the rail closet of your door hinge so that the water drains back into the shower.
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