Glass shower doors for Bozeman and Gallatin County

How it works

1. Call or send a request

   Tell us your town and what you want done with your shower or tub.

2. We connect you

   Your call goes to an independent shower glass company that serves Gallatin County.

3. They call you back

   They measure, help you pick glass and hardware, and quote the job directly.

Who uses this site?

Homeowners, remodelers and property managers in Bozeman, Belgrade, Four Corners, Big Sky and the smaller towns around them who want glass on a shower or tub. Some are finishing a new build or a full bathroom remodel. Others have an older framed door with corroded tracks and want something easier to clean. A few just need a hinge, seal or handle fixed so the door they already have works again. We point each of them to an independent glass company that does that kind of work.

Frameless or semi-frameless: which should I choose?

The short answer: frameless if you want the cleanest look and your walls are ready for it, semi-frameless if you want glass that is more forgiving of the opening and usually lighter.

• Frameless doors and panels are thick tempered glass held with hinges and clamps, with no metal around the edges. They show off tile and open up a small bathroom, but the walls and curb have to be solid and close to plumb, because the heavy glass hangs directly from them.
• Semi-frameless setups use thinner tempered glass with metal on some edges, often a wall channel or header, while the door edge stays clear. They handle slightly out-of-square openings better and suit tub surrounds and tighter budgets.
• Sliding and bypass doors run on a top track and save floor space where a swinging door would hit a toilet or vanity.

A good installer will look at the opening before recommending one. More on frameless doors or semi-frameless doors.

Does shower glass have to be safety glass?

Yes. The federal safety standard for architectural glazing, 16 CFR 1201, names shower doors and enclosures and bathtub doors and enclosures, and puts them in its tougher Category II impact test regardless of panel size. The International Residential Code also treats glass in walls or enclosures facing a tub or shower as a hazardous location when its bottom edge is less than 60 inches above the floor or tub. In practice that means tempered or laminated safety glass with a permanent mark that stays visible after installation. If you can't find the mark on a used or salvaged panel, don't install it. Our Bozeman shower glass guide walks through the rules with sources.

What should I decide before the measuring visit?

• Door swing. Which way it opens, and whether it will clear the toilet, vanity and towel bars.
• Panel layout. A single door, a door plus fixed panel, a 90-degree corner, a neo-angle, or a fixed walk-in screen with no door at all.
• Hardware finish. Matching the faucet and fixtures is common: chrome, brushed nickel, matte black, brass or bronze tones.
• Glass type. Clear, low-iron for less green tint at the edges, frosted or patterned for privacy, and whether you want a factory protective coating.
• Tile timing. For new showers, glass is measured after tile and grout are finished, so plan for a gap between the tile setter leaving and the glass going in.

Signs your shower door needs attention

• Water on the floor after every shower, especially at the hinge side or bottom corner
• A door that sags, drags on the curb, or won't stay closed
• Loose or rattling hinges, clamps or handles
• Torn or missing bottom sweeps and side seals
• Chips on glass edges or a crack anywhere in a panel
• Corroded tracks or frames on an older sliding door

A cracked or chipped panel should be replaced, not patched. Tempered glass with a damaged edge can fail without warning. More on shower door repair.

Remodeling? Who handles the permit?

A glass door on its own is usually just a finish item, but it often goes in as part of a bigger bathroom remodel. The City of Bozeman's Building Division reviews home projects under the International Residential Code and publishes a list of work that is exempt from permits. If your remodel moves plumbing or changes walls, ask your general contractor or the city what's needed before the glass is ordered. Outside city limits, check with Gallatin County or the town you live in.

Are you a glass company?

No. Bozeman Shower Doors is a referral service. We connect you with an independent shower glass company that serves your address, and that company measures, quotes, installs and stands behind the work. Read our tips for hiring an installer and the Bozeman shower glass guide before you sign anything.

Areas we cover

• Bozeman
• Belgrade
• Four Corners and Gallatin Gateway
• Big Sky

Planning ahead? Read our Bozeman shower glass guide.