The tempered glass shower doors available from eShowerDoor meet the government standard for safety glass. To qualify for approval as tempered glass shower doors, the glass must be processed to assure that should it be fractured, the entire pane will disintegrate into small granular pieces rather than large chunks with sharp edges. The process of making tempered glass involves heating the glass to about 1,200°, followed by instant cooling.

Since the outside cools first, the inside is left to cool at a slower rate--thus, creating internal stress. This slow internal cooling is the process that turns regular glass into tempered glass. To identify tempered glass, the manufacturer must put the standard identifying mark on each piece of glass. This mark is necessary to pass inspection in some building codes. If your remodel project or job site is subject to inspection, the inspector will know what to look for and where to find the identifying mark on tempered glass shower doors from eShowerDoor.

It is important to handle tempered glass shower doors with care. They should never be stood directly on hard surfaces such as tile, metal, or cement. Even with the protective corner pieces that are on the glass when we ship it from eShowerDoor, the glass is subject to breakage. Using the suction cups available on our website is the best way to move your new tempered glass shower doors.

For more information about designing, ordering, and installing tempered glass shower doors, browse the eShowerDoor website. We have a wide selection of glass choices along with suggestions on handling, installing, and caring for your new shower doors. If you have any questions, email us at cs@eshowerdoor.com, and we'll gladly respond!