My shower screen has been catching on the bottom track when opening/closing. The only way it can open/close properly is if I lift it up during so that it comes up abit from the pivot block. Is there any way to fix this?
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @helpmeplease123. It's sensational to have you join us and many thanks for you question on shower screens.
It’s unlikely that this type of shower screen has any built-in height adjustment, as most of these pivot systems are fairly simple.
Over time, the mechanism can wear, allowing the door to sag slightly, which would explain why it’s catching on the bottom track. Looking at the hinge block design, the V-shaped cut-out allows the door to drop down into the closed position to hold it in place. As the door opens, the hinge rides up onto the higher section of the block, which lifts the door slightly to provide clearance.
If that raised section has worn down over time, the door may no longer be lifting high enough to clear the frame, which would explain why you have to manually lift it while opening and closing.
Unfortunately, there’s usually no simple adjustment for this. The likely fix would be replacing the pivot/hinge components, which can be difficult unless you know the manufacturer and can source compatible parts. If the frame has any corrosion or it's older, you might consider replacing the whole shower screen.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
I see. That makes sense. Could I swap around the top and bottom hinges? If so, do i need to drill out the rivets and install new ones? Do you know what size rivets these would be?
It’s possible, but hinge wear is only one potential cause, @helpmeplease123. There could also be movement where the hinge is fixed to the frame with the pop rivets, or even slight structural movement in the house that’s affected the alignment.
Before drilling anything out, another option might be to remove the door and flip it upside down. If the worn section is on the component attached to the door rather than the frame, flipping it could allow the hinge to ride on an unworn surface and restore the lift.
You need to be extremely careful when working with shower screens. Toughened glass can shatter suddenly if it’s knocked, particularly along the edges or corners. For that reason, I’d strongly recommend getting a shower screen installer or glazier to assess it before attempting repairs yourself.
