Let’s face it: the shower is an important part of any bathroom, and a new shower door can completely transform a space. Whether you’re looking for a shower door with an elegant custom design or want to replace your old shower door, MIG Building Systems is your source for quality and craftsmanship. Call 888-397-0988 or fill out a contact form to get in touch with our craftsmen today! Every shower door we install is built in our state-of-the-art facility, one at a time—we customize shower enclosure solutions to meet every home’s unique needs. Our team measures, designs and constructs each glass shower enclosure on our premises, giving you a one-of-a-kind shower door that will last a lifetime. We install a wide range of shower door products, including: Frameless Heavy Glass Shower Doors: Modern shower and bath enclosures start with an idea – a vision of an elegant and functional bathing environment that will add beauty and value to a home. In recent years, heavy glass frameless shower doors have become one of the hottest trends in bathroom remodeling & design.

However, frameless heavy glass doors are not available in any store. ceramic door knobs amazonInstead, they must be custom crafted to guarantee a perfect fit.internal oak doors dublin Framed Shower Doors: With our framed shower doors, we can bring class and sophistication to your new bathroom—at a more affordable price than you may think. double door fridges cape townA new shower door can add personality and style to your bathroom remodeling project.sliding security door automatic closer If you live in the Rochester or Syracuse areas, MIG Building Systems has all your framed glass shower door needs covered.garage door opener coral springs

Glass & Finish Options: Changing a bathtub into a shower stall with an elegant frameless glass door can completely transform your bathroom. garage door openers on sale calgaryEven making simple updates to your shower door can make a big difference. sliding patio doors cadSo, choosing the right shower door is an important decision. To make sure you get the perfect solution for you and your home, MIG Building Systems offers a variety of finishes and glass options for both framed and frameless shower enclosures. Shower Guards: Cleaning the bathroom—particularly the shower—is a much dreaded task. There always seems to be mold, scum or other residue no matter how clean you keep the space! Shower doors are tough to keep clean and looking great because hard water, soap and even everyday cleaning agents can corrode or roughen the surface of the glass.

This gives residue and scum something to cling to, which makes the glass almost impossible to keep clean. When you’re ready to have the perfect shower door added to your bathroom, there’s only one name to know in the Syracuse and Rochester area: MIG Building Systems. Our experts can help you find the ideal choice for your budget and needs. Call 888-397-0988 or fill out a contact form to get started!Shower Glass & Enclosures An all glass shower enclosure or new glass shower doors can add beauty and light to any bathroom. The use of glass for showers has increased substantially in the last two decades with the developments in hardware technologies and glass processing equipment, making glass showers the most popular bathroom component.  Whether you choose framed or unframed shower glass, the possiblities are nearly endless when designing your shower enclosure or new shower glass door. When considering glass for a new or renovated shower, there are two components to think about:

Flower City Glass is proud to be the industry leader in providing custom glass shower doors and enclosures for homeowners and contractors in Western New York. With locations in Rochester and Syracuse, we carry a wide variety of shower glass and glass shower hardware options allowing you to design custom glass shower doors or an enclosure that fits your bathroom perfectly, or just give your bathroom a small renovation by switching to a new glass shower door and hardware. Whatever your vision, our installers and managers have been measuring, designing, quoting, and installing custom glass shower doors for over 90 years so we have the expertise to guide you in the proper selection of glass and hardware that will work best for your shower project. Request a quote or contact us for more information. Please enter your zip code to find your nearest Ferguson Showroom. Price (Low to High) Price (High to Low) Page 1 of 17We've put together answers to the questions we hear most about shower glass and glass shower door hardware. 

Check below to see if we've answered all your questions, if not send a message through the Contact page or call: Which glass styles can I choose for a frameless glass shower door? Today’s glass technology offers a wide range of glass styles to choose from. Here are the shower glass styles that we find are most popular: Clear Glass: Most common style, has a slight green tint which is inherent to all clear glass.(Note: not recommended for showers with pure white tile because it creates a green cast) Low-Iron Glass: Is the best for clarity and  true tile color, good for white or light tiled showers. Starphire is a popluar brand name of low-iron glass. Frosted Glass: Partially opaque glass from acid-etching or sandblasting; can be entire glass or a design. Rain Glass:  Factory made pattern that runs through the glass to add texture and privacy to your shower. ShowerGuard Glass:  This type of glass, made by Guardian, is not a coated glass but fabricated to resist hard-water stains, corrosion and etching caused by mineral deposits in water. 

ShowerGuard glass comes in two styles:  Clear and Low-Iron (very clear). Clear or low-iron (Starphire) glass styles are great for small bathrooms because they make the room look bigger. Etched, patterned and tinted glass styles are best for privacy or in older showers where you don’t want the tile exposed. What is a frameless glass shower? A frameless glass shower enclosure is made up of 3/8″ or 1/2″ tempered and polished safety glass. This glass has greater strength and does not require heavy metal framing around it.  A frameless shower gives an all-glass look to create a more “open” look.  Frameless glass showers can be used in bathrooms styles from conventional elegance to minimalist chic. Flower City Glass technicians are experts in measuring and installing frameless glass showers. What are the advantages of a frameless glass shower? A frameless glass shower enclosure is aesthetically superior to any other shower solution, allowing the tile and other room features to be highlighted.

Frameless showers do not have thick metal framing.  In addition, frameless glass shower doors are the easier to clean because they don’t have the metal framing, only glass and minimal perimeter support. For these reasons, a frameless shower tends to last longer than one with a framed shower door. What is a framed glass shower? A framed shower is constructed with thinner  3/16″or ¼”  glass. It relies on a metal  frame to strengthen the enclosure. Framed glass showers can be designed to have an elegant look and by using  a complementary  finish on the frames, the shower can become a beautiful center piece of the bathroom. What are the advantages of a framed glass shower? Depending on the size and design, a framed shower could cost less because it uses thinner glass and is easier for a trained technician to install.  A framed shower can also be a the centerpiece of a bathroom by combining the finish on the frame with beautiful shower hardware. What are the differences between framed and frameless showers?

Framed showers have thinner, 3/16” or ¼” glass  -  Frameless showers uses architectural, 3/8” or ½” glassFramed showers have a metal frame surrounding the glass – Frameless showers have minimal metal supports Framed showers take a bit more work to clean – Frameless showers don’t have framing to clean around What decisions do I have to make when planning my frameless shower? Glass Style:There are a lot of glass styles to choose from but the most popular are:• Clear Glass:  recommended for darker tiled bathrooms; has an inherent slight green tint to it which you’ll notice on the edge of the glass• Low-Iron Glass( such as Starphire):  higher transparency glass that allows the true tile color to show through. Recommended for white or light tiled showers. Provides a truly elegant shower appearance.• Frosted Glass:  this partially opaque glass is made from acid-etching or sandblasting and can be done the entire glass pane or made into a design.• Rain Glass:  is a factory made design that runs the glass to add texture and privacy to your shower.• ShowerGuard:  This type of glass, made by Guardian, is not a coated glass but fabricated to resist hard-water stains

, corrosion and etching caused by mineral deposits in water.  ShowerGuard glass comes in two styles:  Clear and Low-Iron (very clear).Note: certain style of glass, such as a color tint or pattern, may only be available in 3/8-inch glass thickness. ½” thick glass carries fewer style choices. Glass Thickness Type: Frameless showers: The strongest glass we offer for frameless showers is 1/2-inch architectural glass, which is recommended for frameless showers.  3/8” glass is available for frameless showers. We can make a recommendation on which thickness to choose based on your shower design.Framed showers: We recommend 3/16” or 1/4”” glass for framed showers because the glass is lighter but the doors are very sturdy given the metal frame. Glass Shower Door HingesHinge Types:• Pivot hinge: for those who want the largest amount of glass surface in a frameless shower, pivot hinges are the best.  Pivot hinges mount to the top and bottom corners of your shower door and are hardly noticeable.• Side mount hinge:  for those who are looking to bring an accent into their shower design side mount hinges can be the answer. 

Side-mount hinges are notched into the sides of the shower door so the hinges are visible.• Glass to glass hinges::  allow you to connect two panels of glass for a seamless look.   These hinges allow you to open the glass door panel 90 degrees.Hinge design: There is a large selection of hinge styles to choose from.  in general, there are two basic styles, square hinges and rounded edge hinges.  Square hinges tend to be suited better for contemporary looks while rounded hinges lend themselves to a more traditional look. Connecting Hardware TypesClips: Glass-to-glass metal clips are only about two inches wide and are notched directly into glass panels. When placed correctly, metal clips provide ample support.U-Channels: metal channels that provide continuous support of the glass, especially heavy glass.   Like hinges, U-channels come in decorative finishes that can be matched to shower hardware and are often chosen because they bring style and definition to a shower. Hardware Style:There is tremendous variety in hardware styles. 

We offer the full line of CRLaurence hardware because they are known for their quality, durability and options. Configuration:Your glass shower configuration will first be determined by your existing bathroom space and where your plumbing is now unless you are completely remodeling or newly building your bathroom.  We have decades of experience helping homeowners plan the best shower configuration for their bathroom and we’ll be delighted to help you find a configuration that best fits your bathroom. How wide should my shower door be? Most shower doors are 24-30” wide. The widest door is 36” inches. Anything wider than 28” will require heavy duty hinges and will have additional costs.  You may want a wider door than 26” or a combination of a panel and door depending on how you and your family use the shower.  We can help with that decision when we work with you on the shower design. How tall should my shower enclosure be? We recommend a frameless glass enclosure to be 72 – 78” in height but we can make a solid recommendation when we see your bathroom configuration.

Do you do complete bathroom remodeling? No, but we work with some of the best contractors in the area and would be happy to direct you to a contractor who specializes in full bathroom remodeling.  Flower City Glass provides the specifications, glass and hardware and installation of shower glass. How long will does it take to order and install a shower? Depending on how much time you need to make decisions on glass and hardware, a new shower project can be done within 4 weeks.  We’ll give you an estimate and if you want to move forward we will come out and measure your bathroom. Once you order your shower glass  it will take 2 weeks from final measure to installation.   Most showers take about 3-6 hours to install and we ask that you do not use the shower for 24 hours after it is installed. Does clear glass get dirtier faster than obscure glass?Standard glass types are all the same, whether they are clear, patterned or etched.  ShowerGuard glass is specially fabricated glass that resists staining and corrosion so it is easier to keep clean longer.