A glass shower adds a sleek and elegant look to your bathroom. However, these showers do face issues, such as cracking and chipping, that other showers don't. If cracks develop or your shower door shatters, you may wonder what caused the problem, how to fix it, and how to prevent similar issues in the future. Review this guide to learn about shower door fractures and determine when to call for shower door repair.

How Does a Shower Door Crack? 

You can accidentally cause a crack in the glass surrounding your shower if you open or close the door suddenly. As motion transfers through the glass, it can cause cracks. Glass shower doors can also crack if they're mishandled or improperly installed. 

Most shower doors are made of tempered glass, so it’s also possible for them to explode spontaneously since this material is designed to shatter rather than break into large pieces. Tempered glass can weaken when it's repeatedly exposed to very hot and very cold temperatures, or when there's a crack around the edge of the glass or near the mounting brackets. Over time, this weakening can lead to an explosion.

What Should You Do Afterward? 

Whether your shower door develops a crack or shatters into tiny pieces, glass care professionals can take care of your shower door repairs. In addition to safely removing the glass, professionals can determine the safest shower glass for your bathroom and install a new pane carefully to prevent future problems. 

If you need shower door repair, don’t wait to reach out to the team at ValleyView Glass & Screen in Northfield, MN. For more than 30 years, this team of professional glass contractors has been helping clients throughout the Twin Cities area with their glass needs. Visit their website to view their previous work, or call (612) 747-8425 to schedule repair services today.