NGA’s Newest Manual Announced at NGA Glass Conference in Tacoma

At its NGA Glass Conference: Tacoma, taking place now through Thursday, July 27, the National Glass Association (NGA) announced the addition of a new technical manual, the Frameless Shower Enclosure Design and Installation Manual, to its library of resources.

 

This comprehensive manual provides guidance and best practices related to frameless shower enclosures and is intended to assist both glass professionals and installers in creating safe, functional and aesthetically pleasing enclosures.

 

The manual offers a glossary of terms and outlines a basis for expectations regarding watertightness, glass fabrication tolerances and visual quality. It is then organized into three primary sections which elaborate in detail on the design, measurement, and installation of frameless shower enclosures. Visual diagrams depicting design and installation conditions are also included.

 

"The frameless shower industry has needed a document like the Frameless Shower Enclosure Design and Installation Manual. This groundbreaking manual is set to make a significant impact by outlining the best practices for designing, measuring, and installing frameless shower enclosures,” shares Danny Donahue, task group chair and brand manager, shower hardware at FHC The Glazing Supply Company. “Its purpose is to educate and support glass professionals to ensure safe installations. Moreover, it is a valuable resource for installers facing competitors who may prioritize shortcuts and unsafe practices. In short, this manual is a game changer for the frameless shower industry.”

 

The Frameless Shower Enclosure Design and Installation Manual is now available for purchase in the NGA Store. The downloadable version is available at the standard price of $134.95 and at the NGA member discounted price of $64.95; the printed version is available at the standard price of $139.95 and at the NGA member discounted price of $69.95, plus shipping & handling.

 

NGA thanks the Frameless Shower Enclosure Design and Installation Manual task group members who contributed their time and resources for the development of this manual.

 

Task Group Members:

 

Andrew Chatfield, Bohle America

Bill Daubmann, MY Shower Door

Billy Britt, Britt and Tilson Glass

Caitlin Martinelli, B & L Gates

Chad Streeter, Northwestern Glass Fab

Chris Phillips, Showcase Shower Door Company

Chuck Hall, HMI Cardinal

Cliff Anderson, Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope

Curtis Massey, dormakaba

Danny Donahue (Chair), FHC The Glazing Supply Company

David Corle, HMI Cardinal

Earl Mercado, Arcadia Northwest

Gin Benner, Agnora, Inc.

Haydee Ortega, C.R. Laurence

Jeff Haberer, Trulite Glass and Aluminum Solutions

Jeremy Nolan, Morse Architectural

Jim Evans, BidClips, LLC

John O’Brien, C.R. Laurence

Justin Wilson, Easco Shower Doors

Keith Daubmann, MY Shower Door

Loren Glentz, American Glass & Glazing

Matt Kamper, Woodbridge Glass, Inc.

Matt Pruden, Hartung Glass Industries

Melissa Szotkowski, Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope

Mitch Goodman, HMI Cardinal

Rick Wright, Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope

Robert Carlson, Tristar Glass, Inc.

Sam Olson, J&A Glass and Mirror, Inc.

Scott Welch, Trulite Glass and Aluminum Solutions

Shannon McKinney, DT Glass, Inc.

Steve Dean, Interpane 

 



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