HASTINGS, MN – September 02, 2026 – PRESSADVANTAGE –
Ryan & Gordy’s Glass has published detailed guidance on custom shower enclosure options for homeowners planning bathroom glass projects in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The company, established in 1972, describes how measured, made-to-order panels differ from standard-size units and lists the enclosure types it fabricates, including frameless doors with side panels, full-frame bypass doors, barn-door styles, shower and tub combinations, walk-in frameless units, steam showers, large multi-panel layouts, and neo-angle or corner configurations.
According to the company’s shower enclosure materials, custom units are sized to the height, width, and depth of a finished opening rather than selected from a fixed catalog. Ryan & Gordy’s Glass states that precise measurement is required before fabrication and that homeowners may specify glass type, thickness, hardware finish, and door operation.
Glass choices described on the company’s pages include clear, frosted, patterned, tinted, low-iron, and coated surfaces intended to limit spotting. Hardware options include stainless steel, brass, and other metal finishes selected to match the room. The company also notes that acrylic and polycarbonate can be used in some applications, though tempered glass remains the primary material for the enclosure types it documents.
Frameless systems use tempered glass with hinges, handles, and mounts rather than a full metal frame. The company notes that this construction keeps sightlines open and leaves tile or stone work visible. Semi-frameless doors, framed only along the bottom and hinged side, are presented as an intermediate option that uses less visible metal than a fully framed unit.
Framed systems use metal channels that support the glass and house seals and sweeps. Sliding doors are specified when a swinging door would conflict with a toilet, vanity, or other nearby fixture. Hinged and pivot doors are described as the most common swinging styles, differing mainly in whether they use hinges or pivot pins. Walk-in layouts may use a fixed panel without a conventional door and can include a flush floor or a slight lip to manage water.
Jay Ryan, Owner of Ryan & Gordy’s Glass, said, “A custom enclosure is defined by the opening it has to fill. Measurement, glass thickness, and hardware selection determine whether the finished unit operates cleanly and stays in line with the rest of the bathroom.”
The company’s design process includes reviewing past projects, discussing layout and budget constraints, and recommending hardware and glass based on the space. Installation follows fabrication and includes setting panels and hardware so doors and fixed glass operate as specified. The company states that the timeline from measurement to installation typically spans several weeks and depends on design complexity and material availability. Maintenance guidance on the company’s site centers on regular cleaning with appropriate cleaners and, where selected, coatings that reduce mineral buildup. Accessibility features such as built-in seating and steam-related specifications are listed among the factors homeowners are asked to consider before ordering.
A review posted on the company’s custom shower enclosure page from Stephanie M. stated that Ryan & Gordy’s Glass ordered and installed new shower doors, that Jay provided an estimate and recommendations, and that the household was satisfied with the finished doors. Other public reviews of the company’s work describe timely scheduling and cleanup after installation, though those comments are not limited to shower projects.
Ryan & Gordy’s Glass operates facilities in Hastings and Red Wing, Minnesota, and serves communities in Minnesota and Wisconsin, including the greater Twin Cities area and nearby Wisconsin locations. The company is a member of the National Glass Association. Free estimates are offered for shower enclosure work. Saturday appointments are available by arrangement according to the company’s published service information. The current materials on custom shower glass concentrate on fit, tempered-glass construction, and documented option lists rather than on a separate product launch.
By publishing the enclosure types, measurement requirements, and glass and hardware choices in one place, Ryan & Gordy’s Glass is treating custom shower glass as a specified residential project rather than a generic fixture replacement. The company continues to apply its glass-fabrication and installation practices to those bathroom projects while keeping the documented options available for homeowners comparing framed, semi-frameless, and frameless layouts.
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For more information about Ryan & Gordy’s Glass, contact the company here:
Ryan & Gordy’s Glass
Jay Ryan
651-480-0404
ryanandgordysglassmn@gmail.com
2134 Vermillion St, Hastings, MN 55033
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