Glass is a versatile commercial building material. Architects incorporate glass not only to add light and beauty to a space, but to improve building energy efficiency and provide a welcoming and comfortable environment for visitors.
Here are five uses for commercial glazing at your building, whether you are renovating a building you own, making tenant improvements, or building ground-up new construction. Whatever your commercial glass needs are, Glass Source is here to fabricate and install a solution for you.
Welcoming Entrances
Using glass at the entrance to your building is an inviting way to welcome visitors through your doors. Glass helps your building’s vestibule feel airy and bright so your visitors do not feel like they are walking into a cave. It also gives them a safe transitional space out of the elements while reducing the amount of outdoor air that enters your building, which can save energy costs. Entrances and ground levels that incorporate glass also allow passersby to see what’s going on in your building, helping connect your indoor space to the street.
Stunning Skylights with Commercial Glazing
Do you love how light, bright, and airy the Minneapolis Skyway can feel? That’s due to the commercial skylights present in most skyway overpass designs. Skylights add drama and natural light to many commercial spaces. Use them in your lobby, over your cafeteria, or other common areas to invite your visitors or employees to use those spaces.
Engaging Storefronts
It’s safe to say that glass storefronts have been around for centuries, and it’s easy to see why. They are an easy way to show off your goods and engage with would-be shoppers. Glass storefronts are an inviting way to persuade shoppers to step inside your store. They also market your products to passersby, even when you’re closed. Choosing a security glass can ensure that your storefront is protected from theft, vandalism, and the elements.
Insulating Glass Units
Your building’s windows and other glass elements should not only look beautiful, they should improve your building’s energy efficiency. Insulating glass units are constructed of two panes of glass separated by an inert gas, such as argon, krypton, or xenon. These gases help prevent heat transfer from your building to the outside in winter (saving on heating costs) and heat transfer from the outdoors into your building in summer (saving on cooling costs). You can retrofit your building with insulated glass units or incorporate them into a new build-out.
Window Replacements
Window replacements are one use for insulating glass. If you own a older building with original windows, you may benefit from the energy savings new windows provide. Glass Source can work with your architect or contractor to fabricate and install custom replacement glass for your windows, including insulated glass, safety glass, and other specialty commercial glass products.
If you have an upcoming building renovation or new construction project, get in touch with Glass Source for expert, local, and quality commercial glazing solutions. Contact us today to discuss your project.
