Frameless Hardware Company (FHC) has launched ReNew by FHC, a nationwide training and business development program for glazing contractors and shower installers focused on restoring and upgrading existing frameless shower enclosures without replacing the glass.
According to FHC, many frameless shower doors installed over the past three decades remain structurally sound but have worn hardware, failing components, deteriorated seals, outdated finishes, mineral deposits or safety concerns.
“The glass is usually the most expensive part of the enclosure, and in many cases it’s perfectly serviceable,” says Danny Donahue, shower hardware brand manager at FHC. “By upgrading the hardware, restoring the glass, replacing worn components, and improving safety, installers can deliver an entirely new shower experience at a fraction of the cost of replacement.”
The program also targets commercial properties, including hotels, multifamily buildings, senior living communities and property management companies, where replacing every enclosure may not be financially feasible. FHC says installers can identify restoration opportunities during maintenance visits, adjustment calls, warranty service or routine inspections.
“We want to help glaziers generate recurring revenue, deepen customer relationships, and build businesses that aren’t solely dependent on the next construction cycle,” says Donahue.
Contractors who join the program as ReNew by FHC technicians receive branding and marketing materials, sales tools, training on identifying upgrade opportunities, product education on FHC’s NEXT-GEN and Hydraulic Series shower hinges, and access to the company’s 10-Point Shower Health Audit. Recommended services include hardware upgrades, hydraulic hinge retrofits, glass restoration and sealing, replacement of silicone, sweeps and seals, finish upgrades and accessory packages.
FHC says the launch is part of a broader strategy of supporting glazing contractors through education, workforce development, technical training and business growth programs.
