I'm finishing up a curbless shower project aimed at wheelchair accessibility, and we're planning to install a 60" wide by 81" tall frameless glass wall with no door. The issue is whether a tension rod reaching from the top of the glass wall to the ceiling is really necessary for safety. Some vendors swear by a floor-to-ceiling setup while others say regular clips to the wall and floor are enough. There seems to be a lot of conflicting advice, so I'd love to hear any thoughts or experiences on this!
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I have a similar setup with a big 1/2" piece of glass for my curbless shower and no door. We installed a cross bar connecting the back of the glass to the wall. Honestly, without that support, I think the glass would be a bit shaky and might even break over time.
Definitely check with the wall enclosure manufacturer. I believe it depends on how far the glass spans, which might require more support. My mom's shower has a frame but it wobbles a lot even though it's well anchored. I also know frameless setups usually need thicker glass, like 3/8" tempered or more, and ensure there’s proper blocking where the brackets go.