Commercial Glass Options for Your Storefronts and Storefront Doors

Your storefronts are a vital part of your business. They speak for you when you’re not there. They should invite the customer to come in and browse and show them what your business is all about. Is your storefront doing its job? Does it convey your business values?

A well-designed storefront should be functional and good to look at. A clean, neat, and eye-catching storefront shows that you care about quality. Storefront doors and windows must also be safe and secure. They must lock and close securely.

Above all your commercial storefront glass must withstand climatic conditions and general wear and tear. It must protect the building’s contents and occupants. Commercial storefronts and doors are completely customizable. You can design every part of the construction to suit your needs. In this article, we discuss the different types of commercial glass at your disposal.

Commercial Storefront Glass Types

There are several glass options from which you can choose in designing your storefront doors and windows. These include:

Low-iron glass: Low-iron glass is clearer than traditional glass. The glass contains very little ferric oxide, delivering the higher clarity. Low-iron glass is lightweight. It lets in more light and less heat. For security, you can have low-iron glass laminated.

Tempered glass: Tempered glass is four to five times stronger than annealed glass. It also doesn’t break into dangerous shards so when it breaks there is less risk of injury. Your storefronts and storefront doors should contain tempered or laminated glass.

Tinted and coated glass: Tinted glass receives its color during the glass manufacturing process. With coated glass, a tinted coating is added to the glass either during or after manufacture. Tinted and coated glass is energy efficient, controlling the amount of heat and light passing through the glass. It can also obscure external views of the interior spaces.

Laminated glass: Laminated glass is made by sticking two glass sheets together with a transparent layer. The glass can endure blunt impact as the plastic layer absorbs some of the shock. The laminate also keeps the glass together if the glass breaks. Laminated glass can filter out UV rays protecting your assets from UV damage.

You can print on glass and use a combination of frosted and clear glass for your storefronts and storefront doors. Frames are another area of customization offering combination of features and benefits.

Speak to a consultant at the Roxy Glass Company about your options. We’d love to help you to redesign your commercial storefront doors and windows to better represent your business values.

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