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Shower Door Specifications to Compare for a Leak-Resistant Installation

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2026-09-18

Selecting a shower door involves more than matching its appearance to the bathroom. To help prevent post-installation leaks, poor alignment, and premature hardware issues, compare the opening size, glass construction, frame style, enclosure coverage, installation setting, materials, and door operation before purchasing.

Key Specifications to Check Before Installation

  • Measure the finished shower opening and confirm it falls within the 44-48 inch adjustable width range and 71 inch height requirement.
  • Verify that the planned location is an alcove shower opening and that a fully enclosed shower-door configuration is appropriate for the space.
  • Evaluate the structural details, including 1/4 inch (6 mm) tempered clear glass, a framed layout, aluminum-alloy construction, and a full-rim perimeter design.
  • Consider whether the rotary-sliding opening mechanism has adequate clearance around the shower and suits the intended bathroom or outdoor-area application.

How These Details Affect Fit and Water Control

Opening Size and Installation Location

The MD22FX48Y71MB is a matte black pivot swing semi shower door designed for openings between 44 and 48 inches wide, with a height of 71 inches. Because it is intended for alcove shower door installation, installers should inspect the finished opening, wall surfaces, and available clearance before choosing the unit.

Matte black framed pivot swing semi shower door

Frame, Coverage, and Perimeter Design

When comparing options for water containment, look beyond the nominal door width. This model is specified as fully enclosed, framed, and built with a full-rim design. Matching these features to the complete shower enclosure plan can reduce compatibility problems that may otherwise contribute to water escaping at the edges.

Framed shower door with tempered clear glass

Glass, Material, and Intended Use

The door uses 1/4 inch (6 mm) tempered clear glass with aluminum alloy as its primary material. Its listed inspection process includes raw-material review, in-process checks, finished-product testing, and installation acceptance. Suitable application scenarios include bathrooms and outdoor areas, provided the site conditions support the selected door configuration.

For related plumbing components, the company holds cUPC Product Listing Certification MC-13485 for Plumbing Fixture Fittings Materials/Components in the United States and Canada, as well as NSF Listing C0044104 for faucet cartridges used in safe drinking water products. Modland has served contractor, builder, and designer clients in the United States.

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