My Frameless Shower Door Leaks

Apply silicone to close leaks.

My frameless shower door leaks.

Frameless shower doors are sealed at the fixed seams walls floor ceiling etc and have clear gaskets at operable sections doors transoms hinges this contains the water to the interior of the shower. Frameless shower door jam can stop leaks if the vertical gap where all most of the water is escaping from your shower enclosure is where your shower door meets the wall a frameless shower door jamb might be the best solution. Like the other solutions it s easy to install this clear plastic jamb with the pre applied doubled sided tape. To check for leaks around the shower seal turn on the shower and then firmly close the door.

Check along the edges of the shower door for any water escaping from inside the shower. Shower door leaks under the door in a framed shower door if the leak is originating near the bottom of the door it is likely caused by clogged drain holes. Like any opening a frameless shower door can develop leaks. Have some clear 100 percent silicone caulking on hand.

If you find water leaking through the gap under the door then you can install a shower door sweep. Pfokus manufactures a high quality polycarbonate material. Locate the drain holes along the bottom inside edge of the frame and use a small screwdriver wire coat hanger or other similar device to clean the holes. Leaks are more common in frameless doors as compared to the framed ones.

In most cases it s a simple repair that you can perform in a matter of minutes.