Clear vs Low Iron Glass: What is the difference?
The difference is clear :)
Look through the glass in each photo above and notice the difference in how the white areas behind the glass look.
Clear shower glass has a slight green hue to it. It is the most popular type of shower glass and also the most economical.
The lower iron content in the glass removes the green from the glass. When you walk by an Apple store and look through the front windows, it is impressively clear. That is low-iron glass. There is a slight baby blue hue on the outside edge of low-iron glass, but there are otherwise no significant differences in the glass.
Why do customers choose low-iron over clear? There are many reasons and it comes down to personal preference. Some customers simply don’t want/like the green in the glass. Some customers have intricately designed and/or colorful tiles or mosaic patterns and when they look through the glass they want to see the true colors. Some customers like the look of how the light comes through the glass.
What is the cost to upgrade from clear to low-iron glass? The cost difference to upgrade from clear to low-iron shower glass for most showers is $300-$400. Some of our competitors charge much more for low-iron and consider it a luxury glass and it is a luxury glass, but the truth is it’s just a little more expensive than clear glass on a per sq. ft basis.
Meet Your New Favorite Shower Glass Guy
Jacob Lefton
The Shower Glass Guy
Originally from Florida, Jake joined the Shower Glass Guy team with experience in residential construction, as an airbnb operator, and an insurance adjuster. Jake's experience makes him the perfect person to help orchestrate our sales and internal operation.
On any given day, Jake will speak with numerous customers about their projects and make sure our install and service teams have what they need for a successful day.
When you reach out to the Shower Glass Guy to discuss your custom glass project, there is a good chance you will speak with Jake and begin to understand how we earn our five star reviews from customers.
From the standard frameless “door and panel” shower to gym steam rooms, office conference room glass partitions, and wine rooms, Jake is part of the team who shows up every day to provide you with a level of service that hopefully earns your future referral business.
Reputation, reliability, and attention to detail are what you can expect from our team through every project.
Let’s work together!
Reach out for a quote
Call or text us at 781-731-2707 or complete our contact form below. Expect a quote within minutes.
Next Step: Accepting the quote
If you would like to proceed with our quote, we will schedule a time (typically within 1-2 days) to come out for precise measurements. While on site we confirm everything, schedule the install date and collect half of the quoted amount to place the order. It typically takes 7-14 days from order to install.
Work is completed
Our team will show up on the agreed day to install your custom shower glass. The remaining balance will be due upon completion of install. Final payment can be made on-site via cash, check, or credit card. You expect quality and professional work, we expect to get paid - simple.
So what are you waiting for? Reach out for a free quote.
Call or text us at 781-731-2707 for a quote or fill out the form below