Hero video: brushed-nickel hinge on a frameless glass shower door

Field Notes

Phil's Blog

Notes from the shop on glass, hardware, install gotchas, and the projects we are most proud of.

Two clear glass shower panels side by side on a natural stone surface comparing thicknesses

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Choosing 1/4" vs 3/8" glass

When the budget points to 1/4" and when the geometry of the room insists on 3/8".

Brushed nickel hinge attached to a frameless glass shower panel

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Why your hinges are the most important part of the door

Hinge selection drives swing geometry, seal placement, and warranty. Here is what we look at.

Frameless glass shower panel mounted against a fiberglass shower wall

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Installing onto fiberglass: what we tell every contractor

Wood backing, header use, and weight distribution: a short guide for builders working over fiberglass pans.

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