Shower Screen Support Bars, Supplied & Installed in Sydney
A frameless shower screen support bar — also called a safety arm — locks your glass panel firmly in place. Showerland's licensed Sydney glaziers measure, supply and install it once, to Australian Standards, done right the first time.
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For security: Install frameless shower screen support bars.
Frameless shower screen fittings are an essential part of your glass panel structure. In addition, hardware such as metal brackets, hinges, handles, support bars and others add style to your shower screen and help secure it properly.
We will highlight in our article the importance of frameless shower screen support bars, why you need them, their types and available designs and where to find them.
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Why a shower screen needs a support bar
As their name says, those bars provide support and add security for your glass panels and shower screen and come constructed in solid brass or 304-grade stainless steel following Australian Standards, which gives them high durability, functionality and strength.
When your glass panel is longer than 600mm, we recommend you install a frameless shower screen support bar to add security and extra support to your shower.
Types of frameless shower screen support bars
Those support arms help attach the glass shower screen to the wall; this type is called a wall-to-glass shower support bar or glass-to-wall shower support bar and adds structural strength to your screen. Additionally, as shown in the image below, a frameless shower screen ceiling-support bar helps attach the glass panel to the ceiling. And a glass-to-glass shower support bar will provide a link between two glass panels and covers a maximum gap of 1000mm between those panels.
Brass or 304 stainless, straight or angled — whichever glass shower brace suits your screen, we'll match it and install it right.
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Moreover, support bars are available in various designs and colours, including but not limited to chrome, matte black, brushed nickel and brushed brass. While support arms can be customised and cut to any length, the sizes of those stabilising bars generally vary between 300 mm-500 mm and 900 mm-1200 mm depending on the measurements of your bathroom, and they are adjustable, and their average weight is 500 grams. Shapes of support arms include round, telescopic and squared.
The thickness of a frameless shower glass
Although the 10mm toughened safety glass is the standard type of glass adopted for frameless shower screens in Australia, most support bars are compatible for use with a glass thickness of 6 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm or 12 mm.
A support bar with a hidden fixing into the wall, and friction that fits your panel where you don’t need to order the glass with holes, is a better and more classy and stylish option that we recommend you to select.
We advise you to hire a licensed glazier for your frameless shower screen installation along with all the hardware fittings required, including support bars.
Toughened safety glass must be moved and installed carefully by professionals to ensure the screen is correctly put in place and avoid any damage to the glass and any injury to yourself.
Installing a frameless shower screen support bar
Step 1: mark where you want to mount to the wall, but before you drill, make sure there are no wire or water pipes behind the wall.
Step 2: apply Silicone in the hole and tap the plugin with a rubber mallet
Step 3: Screw the wall bracket into the plug
Step 4: slide the support bar over the wall bracket and tighten the head using a screw piece.
Step 5: adjust the size from the two screws, tighten the glass onto the screw gently and make sure the glass does not come into contact with the bracket.
Frameless shower screens with support bars are quickly gaining popularity in Australia, particularly in the Bella Vista region, since families who have young children consider safety and security a matter of concern, so they opt to add stabilising bars for their fixed glass panel.
Rather than sourcing and fitting a support bar yourself, Showerland's licensed glaziers will measure your shower, then supply and install the correct bar — vertical, wall-to-glass or glass-to-glass — to Australian Standards. Get a free measure & quote and we'll handle the fittings too.
We supply and fit all the fittings your support bar needs — T-brackets, U-brackets, movable brackets, wall mount brackets, vertical brackets and more — in round or square shapes to match the rest of your hardware.
Apart from providing security and support to your glass panel, frameless shower screen support bars add with their modern design a luxurious style and fancy look to your shower, turning your bathroom into an elegant space that will give you a relaxing atmosphere that anyone would crave.
Why You Need a Support Bar for Your Frameless Shower Screen
You may need a support bar if you have a frameless shower screen. The answer is yes! A support bar is essential for frameless shower screens, providing additional stability and support to the glass panel. This support can help prevent the screen from shifting or moving, which could be dangerous and cause the glass to break.
Installation and Maintenance of Support Bars
Installation of a support bar for your frameless shower screen can be done by a professional or as a DIY project. Following the manufacturer's instructions carefully ensures proper installation and prevents damage to the shower screen or wall/ceiling. Maintenance of the support bar is minimal and usually involves cleaning with a soft cloth and mild soap. We recommend that you review the support bar regularly and the shower screen to ensure it's in good condition and safe to use.
Adding a support bar to your frameless shower screen is a wise investment for your safety and peace of mind. With the correct type of support bar and proper installation, you can enjoy your shower with confidence and style.
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People also ask
Support bars provide security for your shower screen, add support to your glass panel, secure it and restrict its movement. They come constructed in solid brass or stainless steel compliant with Australian Standards, highly durable, functional and sturdy.
You can find 90-degree or 45-degree support bars, T bars, Ceiling bars, glass-to-glass shower support bars, wall-to-glass bars, floor supports and others.
Frameless screens are the most accessible type of shower glass to clean because they don’t have any tracks or frames to worry about cleaning.
Not every frameless screen needs one — it depends on the panel size, glass thickness and how it's fixed. Larger or unsupported panels generally need a shower screen brace to meet Australian Standards and stop flex over time. Showerland's glaziers will tell you straight during your free measure whether yours does.
We wouldn't recommend it. A support bar has to be drilled and fixed into the wall and glass at the correct angle and tension to actually brace the screen — get it wrong and you risk a cracked panel, a leak, or a bar that doesn't do its job. Showerland's licensed glaziers install every bar to Australian Standards, backed by our 12-month workmanship guarantee.
Support bar length depends on your screen's height, width and how far the panel sits from the nearest wall — there's no one-size-fits-all bar. We measure your shower on-site and supply the correct length and fixing for your setup, in brass or 304 stainless to match your other fittings.
Pricing depends on the panel size, finish (brass or 304 stainless) and how many bars your screen needs, so we don't quote a flat price online. Get a free, no-obligation quote from Showerland and we'll give you an exact figure after a quick measure.
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