Commercial Glass Services & Solutions Based In Colorado

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Glass For Commercial Buildings

Commercial building owners saw the benefits of using glass as a building material as early as 1850 when the Crystal Palace, a 992,000-square-foot building, was built with 300,000 pieces of glass. Since then, aesthetics haven't been the only thing that motivates architects to use glass to construct buildings. Glass walls can help increase the natural light and open views, bringing outdoor spaces to interiors. High-efficiency performing glass can help enhance the carbon footprint.  

Commercial businesses of all types in Colorado know that Horizon Glass is the leading commercial glass company for installing quality commercial glass in new constructions, as well as all commercial service needs and restorations. Depending on the building specifications, the type of glass we install for your project may differ depending on your requirements. Learn about the different kinds of commercial glass and how they can fit into your building plans.

Types of Commercial Glass

Float Glass

Float glass is usually used in today’s windows. It is the process of creating a uniform-thickness sheet of glass by “floating” a layer of molten glass on a bed of metal, a process pioneered in the 1950s. Before this, flat glass was widely formed using rollers and then polished, which was both a lengthy process and expensive.  

The advantages of float glass are its uniform thickness, durability, clarity, and versatility for many building applications. However, float glass can't withstand extreme temperature differences unless accompanied by special performance coatings and an insulating process.

Safety Glass

Tempered Glass is the most common “safety glass” used in modern glazing. Tempered glass is made using float glass, which adds to the manufacturing process. The float glass is thoroughly cleaned, then superheated, and finally quenched using cold air. This process “tempers” the glass much like metal. It increases the surface strength of the glass and, if broken, will break into smaller rounded chunks rather than sharp shards. Car windows, door glass, glass tables, and other applications with higher safety standards are made from tempered glass.  

Laminated glass is another popular “Safety Glass” type. It introduces a plastic interlayer between two or more sheets of glass. The layer can help keep the overall glass intact and in place even after breakage. The glass used is often tempered as well, adding to its overall strength and safety.

The manufacturing process of laminated glass makes its strength almost impossible to break. Because of this trait, the glass is used in applications such as:

Buildings at risk for damage caused by hurricanes or natural disasters
Windows for buildings that require a higher security level
Display cabinets for valuables
Skylights
Glass roofs, floors, or stairs
Animal enclosures or aquariums

Factors to Consider When Choosing Commercial Glass:

Architectural requirements | Energy efficiency | Safety and security features | Maintenance and durability | Aesthetics and design options

Services Offered for Commercial Glass

No job is too big or small to consider. From fabricating and installing facades and accents on new construction or existing office buildings to stylizing storefronts in retail stores, look into how we can help.

Commercial Glass Installation

Our approach to every project is collaborative and proactive. We can incorporate your specifications into a 3-D design platform to ensure an optimum outcome. As we continue through the installation, we watch for any flaws that might occur and respond with an immediate correction. We are proud to have many of the state's certified Architectural Glass and Metal Technicians (AGMT) Master Glaziers on our staff. Further illustrating how seriously we take quality, we are the only company in Colorado to strive to achieve a North American Contractor Certification (NACC).