What's more important? Framed vs. Frameless

Pros to a Framed Door:

• Normally not very expensive. (Usually framed with aluminum and using a thin tempered glass).
• They normally do a very good job at retaining water due to all the overlaying metal.
• They work very well as steam enclosures.
• Their frames can come in different painted enamel finishes as well as traditional metal finishes.
• They offer an incredible array of decorative glass options.

Cons to a Framed Door:

• They normally come in standard heights that now look very short by today’s standards.
• Excessive metal distracts from nice tile work and other bathroom fixtures.
• Look extremely dated and is not normally found in a master bathroom by today’s standards.

Pros to a Frameless Enclosure:

• Nothing says WOW! Like a frameless shower door over a nice tile job. (The look and feel is amazing).
• Being custom built they lend themselves to almost any sizing requirements. (Not limited to stock sizing).
• Almost unlimited design layouts. (Only limited to the basic laws of physics).
• Many unique hardware options to further the custom look.

Cons to a Frameless Enclosure:

• Much more looks than function (they rely heavily on clear polycarbonate wipes to help retain water).
• Much more prone to leak water