It is important to take these two measurements because walls and alcove enclosures may distort over time or may have been built slightly out of square in the.
Shower door opening greater than 36.
Door width can vary on sliding shower doors.
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For larger openings pair a door with a stationary inline panel.
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If you are considering a hinged door be sure that the door has room to swing open without hitting any obstructions.
Measuring for a shower door.
The international residential code requires a residential shower interior to be at least 900 square inches.
Also the door will need to be a minimum of 22 wide and no more than 36 wide.
At the top and at the bottom.
Single panel doors are rarely wider than 36 inches wide.
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Extend a tape measure to the width of the door.
When planning your shower enclosure keep in mind that each glass panel needs to be at least 5 1 2 wide which is the minimum width for tempering glass and supporting the hardware.
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Larger sizes create an opening that is easy to enter but they will be heavier and may require extra panels.
The smallest size made for a sliding shower door is 22.
The national kitchen and bath association recommends an interior that is at least 36.