Aluminum Storefront Installation

From an empty masonry opening to a finished glass front with a working entrance, we handle storefront installation start to finish: system selection, glass, permits and installation.

Starting with the opening

Every storefront installation starts with the opening it goes into. We check the sill for level and slope, the head for support and deflection, and the jambs for plumb, and we look at what the storefront will seal against: masonry, stucco, metal panel or another system. Problems found now are corrected before the frame goes in, which is what lets the storefront drain and seal properly for decades.

Choosing the system

Frame depth: 4-1/2 inch systems for typical openings, deeper systems for tall lites or high wind loads.
Glazing position: center-set for a balanced look, front-set for a flush exterior.
Thermal performance: thermally broken frames are standard where the energy code or climate calls for them.
Finish: clear or dark bronze anodized, black, or a painted color to match the brand.
Glass: insulated low-E as the default, with laminated, tinted or impact-rated options.

From approval to installation

We prepare elevations and details for the owner, architect and landlord, file the permit where required, release fabrication when drawings are approved, and schedule installation so the opening is closed the same day it is opened. Doors are hung, adjusted and checked for accessibility before we leave.