Choosing Between Framed and Frameless Shower Enclosures
Many homeowners are making the switch to walk-in showers instead of the classic-shower and tub combination. While it’s possible to have a glass door installed on a traditional stall, glass shower enclosures have become very popular. Glass shower enclosures come in two major varieties: frameless or framed. Here are a few of the differences between these types. Constructions A framed shower enclosure consists of panes of glass with metal frames. Contractors use these frames to hold the panes together to make the stall. For a frameless shower, contractors use a heavier grade of glass because there’s no framework to provide stability. Instead, the panels are attached to the walls and each other with discrete hardware. Budget With a framed glass enclosure , contractors are using simple metal and a standard grade of glass. There doesn’t need to be quite as much expertise in the construction either. With frameless glass, contractors must create a seaml...