Whether you’ve been the victim of burglars or severe storms have damaged your storefront, you may need to have the glass replaced in your business’s doors or windows. Businesses have restrictions on the type of glass that can be installed in their buildings, especially in storefronts. As many states have done, Texas has adopted International Code Requirements for windows and doors.
Glass Requirements
Retail businesses are not required to have impact-resistant glass, even in areas such as Texas where wind-blown debris is likely. However, tempered glass is usually required in storefronts because of the size of the windows and their proximity to doorways. When commercial glass window repairs or replacements are necessary, any glass window within two feet of a door is required to be tempered glass.
Tempered glass breaks into small pieces when the window is broken so people won’t be hit or step on glass shards. If debris were to be blown into your window and cause it to break while your store is open, having tempered glass will protect your customers.
Since tempered glass is made as one sheet, it cannot be cut to fit a window so a company that does commercial glass window repairs will need to custom order glass for windows or doors that are not standard size.
Frame Repairs
If the door or window frame in your storefront is damaged during a storm or break-in, most commercial glass companies can also repair it. If it is not repairable, then some companies, such as Layne Glass Services, can customize and replace the damaged frame.
Trying to replace glass in a frame with slight damage will prevent a proper seal from forming, which can affect the climate control of the building and the integrity of the installation. To get proper service, contact an experienced company for commercial glass window repairs. You can also follow them on Twitter.