Shopping for Shower Doors? When you go shopping for shower doors there are 3 basic styles to choose from:
Framed
Semi-Frameless
Frameless Heavy Glass
Think of them as good - better - best
"Frameless" glass shower doors are the most popular so let's take a look at them first.
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Framed Enclosures
This classic shower door adds style to any bath and a "good" option on a tight budget.
Glass thickness is typically 3/16" and 1/4"
The aluminum framing secures the glass in place to make it a sturdy and cost effective option for a kids bath or en-suite.
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Semi-Frameless shower doors also have perimeter framing and they are considered "better"
This is because the glass door has smooth polished edges and a thru-the-glass handle to add some flair.
If you have a 90 degree corner unit, the glass butts together and is strengthened with a clear silicone bead with no vertical corner post.
The additional cost for semi-frameless units is due to the extra polished edges and holes drilled in the glass for the the back-to-back handle.
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The doors have minimal framework can buy a home center special or show your contractor or architect this blueprint / template.
have a custom and you pay 2-3 times more for the best shower doors.
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