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{"id":870,"date":"2017-03-04T13:51:01","date_gmt":"2017-03-04T18:51:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/keystonehomeproducts.com\/?p=870"},"modified":"2017-05-04T11:03:32","modified_gmt":"2017-05-04T15:03:32","slug":"shower-doors-material-matters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.keystonehomeproducts.com\/shower-doors-material-matters\/","title":{"rendered":"Shower Doors and Why the Material Matters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-676\" src=\"http:\/\/keystonehomeproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Opulence-Frameless-Slider-Clear-Glass-Chrome-Frame-one-quarter-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"for Shower Doors in Toronto\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.keystonehomeproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Opulence-Frameless-Slider-Clear-Glass-Chrome-Frame-one-quarter-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/www.keystonehomeproducts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Opulence-Frameless-Slider-Clear-Glass-Chrome-Frame-one-quarter.jpg 429w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/>Most people don\u2019t give a second thought to the materials used in the construction of the average shower enclosure: until it comes time to replace theirs. That\u2019s typically when they discover that there are some very real material decisions to be made and that trying to find information related to this important topic can be challenging to say the least. So to help steer you in the right direction we\u2019re going to use this post to discuss material matters related to shower doors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Choosing the Right Material for Shower Doors in Toronto<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to choosing the right material for your <a href=\"http:\/\/keystonehomeproducts.com\/shower-doors-toronto-mississauga\/\">shower doors in Toronto <\/a>it may seem like it\u2019s just a matter of any old material will do but that\u2019s not the case. Here are some things to consider.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Are there kids in the house?<\/strong> &#8211; Glass in the home always represents a potential hazard. If the house is only inhabited by adults it\u2019s not so much an issue. But if there are young children in the home you need to think carefully about using real glass anywhere. For example: you need to think about the kids before you install glass <a href=\"http:\/\/keystonehomeproducts.com\/shower-doors-toronto-mississauga\/\">shower doors in Toronto <\/a>because shower doors can shatter if they\u2019re run into or even closed too hard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What about Seniors?<\/strong> &#8211; If you\u2019re installing a new shower enclosure for grandma and grandpa you may not want to use glass. Older folks sometimes lose their balance and when they do they naturally reach out to grab hold of something to catch themselves. If they reach out for or fall into a glass door the door will likely shatter and serious injuries could result. In this case, you\u2019ll want to consider acrylic\/plexiglass shower doors instead of real glass.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Who is going to clean it?<\/strong> &#8211; Of course there\u2019s a flip side to acrylic. That being that it can be devilishly difficult to clean, especially if it\u2019s been neglected for a while. With this unpleasant fact in mind then &#8211; and if there are no little kids or seniors in the house &#8211; real glass may be the best choice for you. It\u2019s far easier to clean regardless of how long you\u2019ve let it go. Typically all you need is a soft cloth and some Windex.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong> &#8211; Glass may have certain advantages when it comes to cleaning and in the subtle nuances of how it looks but when it comes to which material is easier on the wallet it\u2019s no contest. Glass <a href=\"http:\/\/keystonehomeproducts.com\/shower-doors-toronto-mississauga\/\">shower doors in Toronto <\/a>can be several times as much as acrylic\/plexiglass and the difference is money you could be using on something else; like a new vanity, new lights or a new tile floor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When choosing the right material for your shower doors in Toronto it\u2019s not simply a matter of eenie-meenie-miny-mo. There are real and serious matters to take into consideration that will affect not only the look of the finished product but whether it\u2019s safe for your home\u2019s inhabitants to interact with. Talk to the pros at Keystone Home Products to learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most people don\u2019t give a second thought to the materials used in the construction of the average shower enclosure: until it comes time to replace theirs. 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