Replace Shower Door With New Heavier Door - Will Stud Work be ok?

by **fishnet** » Thu Mar 27, 2014 8:25 am

the three walls of my shower cubicle are only 3 inch stud walls. The replacement door, which has 6mm glass, has been delivered (awaiting installation) and the packaging quotes a net weight of 28 kgs. Will the stud walls support this weight , or should I insist on a different door with only 4mm glass, which will presumably weigh no more than 20kgs
please advise

by **plumbbob** » Wed Apr 02, 2014 4:42 pm

Nope. The stud wall will be fine. In fact, the screen will make the wall sturdier because the weight is on the tray not the wall.

I fit 10mm screens to thin airing cupboard walls regularly.

by **fishnet** » Thu Apr 03, 2014 3:37 pm

Thank you very much plumbbob - very reassuring - regards fishnet