3/8 inch glass (10mm) is where you'll find the best balance of weight, rigidity, and price point. It's what you'll find on most frameless shower doors. In most shower spaces, the panels will weigh between 80 and 120 lbs… See more

1/2 inch glass (12mm) is what you'll often find in shop windows and storefronts. It's a tad thicker than 3/8" glass, and offers greater rigidity, albeit at a greater weight. For larger shower spaces, where very tall or wide gla… See more

For frameless shower doors, 3/8 inch is often best, followed by 1/2 inch for very large enclosures. You might be wondering why thinner is better, and it comes down to weight. 1/2 inch glass often puts a heavier strain on sh… See more

At Clairon, we sometimes combine both 3/8" and 1/2" glass in one frameless shower door – often when hinging a door panel from an adjacent glass panel instead of a wall. For some price conscious customers, the visual d… See more