In your case no problem to do the shower screen. Just that one part of it (over the window) won't sit flush against the wall like in normal case. There will be a gap between the frame and the window, that's all.

As you said, the only issue is it won't look as nice. But doesn't mean it cannot be installed. It will look something like this:



So up to you if you can accept the look or not. If you cannot accept the look then relocate the window.

This post has been edited by jchong: Jun 26 2013, 07:57 AM

Since it's in the middle of reno then the inconvenience won't bother you. So it's just a matter of cost to do the window relocation.

In your case, with the change in layout and given the size of the bathroom, the shower curtain was probably the right solution. But I don't think it is so applicable in the case of Curious.

To prevent water from flowing out with a swing-out door you need a kerb.

3x3 ft is the min I would suggest. A bit tight, but not very, very small.

Obviously if you can go a bit bigger, like 3x3.5 ft or 3x4 ft, it would be more comfortable. But also depends on the size of your bathroom.

With rubber seal, there may be less water going out, but a little bit might still seep out.

Ideally the door located inside the kerb, so any water hitting the door will flow down but blocked by the kerb from going out.

If the door sits on the kerb then yes got chance for water to seep out (even if you put rubber seal).

All depends where is the drop in relation to the door. If the door sits inside the drop then less chance for water to go out (even with swing out door). If door is outside the drop then yes water can still flow out.

The bottom of the door will be just above the kerb (can even put rubber seal), so the kerb will not obstruct the door to swing out.

What was his reason for the frame on top? Was it to give it more structural strength?

In your case the door will be located on the top part (before the drop), so swing out or in doesn't make a difference in so far as water splashing is concerned (a rubber seal at the bottom of the door will prevent most of the water from getting out).

Your shower area is quite long (probably about 5') and since the door is most likely at the left side, it will be further away from the shower water splashing. For functionality in your case, probably swing in would be better. So the area outside will be clear for you to put a towel rod. Or you can hang towel outside the shower door and just open in to grab the towel after showering.

Just Google for "shower kerb" and select the Images tab and you can view many examples.

Normally people put a kerb if they do not drop the shower area floor.

This post has been edited by jchong: Aug 8 2013, 11:54 AM

Since the door hinges will be bolted to the left wall, then no problem with the door. Maybe your contractor is just worried about the glass panel on the right. In general it should not be a problem (even without the bar on top).

The kerb is to prevent water from splashing out. Your shower screen sits on top of the kerb.

Good because that is the proper spec for frameless shower screen.

I assumed the contractor was going to make it from wall to wall. If not, yeah the strength won't be there and the top bar is unnecessary.