Low Iron Glass Shower Door

Also we ve all seen the green tint that regular glass produces which becomes more prevalent with thicker glass.

Low iron glass shower door.

Iron gives clear glass a slight green tint. Two common kinds of glass are clear and low iron. Let s look at some different types of glass showers and weigh all the pros and cons. Clear glass is not the clearest type of glass you can get.

Showerguard ultraclear low iron glass neutralizes the green cast of standard glass for a crystal clear result that lets the design and color of your bathroom shine through. Although clear glass does not have substantially high iron content it is higher than low iron glass. Low iron glass is more transparent than regular glass. At first glance of this photo you probably didn t even notice that there was glass installed in the enclosure.

Low iron glass is an ultra clear glass that has no green tint. Show off tile tub and fixtures with showerguard ultraclear low iron glass in your shower enclosure. This is a result of the natural presence of iron oxide from elements such as sand or from the cask or container in which the glass was actually melted. However it s becoming more common to upgrade to low iron glass also known as high definition hd or starfire glass.

Due to this higher iron content clear glass has a greenish tint. The visual difference is magnified the. Hd glass puts your shower design on display giving a near invisible and airy feel to your entire room. Although more expensive as the manufacturing process is more demanding low iron glass is often used in higher end uses such as aquariums shower enclosures doors showroom windows furniture shelving and our favorite glass railing where its enhanced features make a clear and dramatic difference.

Due to the low iron glass used here you have to look closely to see the polished chrome hardware and the seam between the door and the notched panel. This glass loves natural light and visually opens your space like no other. Clear glass low iron glass clear glass regular slight green tint or low iron 100 clear pros. With our ultra clear hd glass the iron particles have been removed from the glass.

It doesn t have the greenish tint due to the reduced amount of iron in its molten glass formula. This low iron glass provides excellent clarity and true color representation for bathroom tile or marble. By modifying the iron content in low iron glass light. Learn more about your glass options.

Clear glass versus low iron glass. This allows low iron ultra clear glass to transmit 91 of light compared to regular glass which can only transmit 83. Most of our clients choose standard clear glass for their custom shower door. Absolute shower doors clear glass or starphire low iron glass.