Pivoting Shower Doors

They also afford easy access because the door can be configured to open from the left or the right depending often times on the location of a toilet or a sink.

The top track, bottom track and side jambs are generally made from anodized aluminum to prevent corrosion.

Pivoting shower doors also use a bottom track and side jambs to help prevent water from getting out of the showering area as well as a mechanism to make adjustments to the sides of the opening to compensate for out of plumb conditions allowing the door to open and close easily. In some cases a top track is also used to provide the top pivot point for the door.

Pivoting shower doors use upper and lower pivot points to operate the glass and offers stability and structural support, thanks to the way it naturally distributes the load bearing requirements of the glass panel.

Are Delta's hinged shower doors left or right handed?

To assist homeowners, the doors are also designed to be installed either in a left- or right-handed opening. In most instances, a Delta® pivot door can be used if the enclosure is a standard size measurement.

What are the size options for pivoting shower doors?

Unlike many tub or most walk-in showers, pivot fixtures feature a greater variety of sizes and therefore width opening requirements. If the particular design features a custom opening, additional return panels or other specialized design enhancements, other door enclosure options may be needed.