Commercial Storefront Glass Systems
Professional planning, suitable materials, and licensed coordination for South Florida properties.
Windows & Doors • Fort Lauderdale, FL
Commercial Storefront Glass in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Commercial storefronts face traffic, hurricanes, and security concerns no residential opening does. We install impact-rated storefront systems built for the demands of commercial use.
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Storefront Glass That Performs and Protects
Commercial storefront window and door installation in Fort Lauderdale is a specialized service that combines the structural demands of large commercial glazing with the hurricane protection requirements that Florida's coastal building code imposes. A retail storefront, restaurant facade, or office building entry is the face of a business — and in Fort Lauderdale's hurricane-prone environment, that face must be both visually compelling and structurally capable of surviving what South Florida's storm seasons deliver. At Planet Construction FL, we install commercial storefront glass systems, automatic entry doors, and impact-rated commercial glazing for businesses throughout Broward County.
Cheap Storefronts Fail Fast and Cost Big
The Planet Construction Approach
Commercial storefronts that aren't impact-rated, properly anchored, and built for daily use fail quickly — leaking air and water, breaking under impact, and creating security risks for retail tenants. The cost of replacement and downtime far exceeds the savings of cutting corners on the original install.
Commercial Storefront Systems Built to Last
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Call (754) 301-6747How long does commercial storefront installation take?
A single commercial tenant space storefront — typically 20–40 linear feet of glass and entry doors — takes 3–5 days for installation including permit inspection. Larger building facade projects with multiple storefronts or full-floor curtain wall systems are scoped individually based on the linear footage and glass panel count. Commercial projects require building permits and typically involve a pre-installation structural inspection for anchor fastener approval, adding 2–4 weeks to the pre-installation schedule versus residential projects.
Can existing commercial storefronts be upgraded to impact glass?
In many cases, yes — existing aluminum storefront frames can be retrofitted with impact glass by removing the existing glass panels and replacing them with impact laminated glass of the appropriate thickness and NOA rating for each panel location. The feasibility of a glass-only retrofit depends on whether the existing frame system can accommodate the thickness of the required impact glass, whether the frame anchoring is adequate for the new design pressure requirements, and whether the existing frame is in good structural condition. Planet Construction FL assesses each existing storefront for retrofit feasibility before proposing glass-only upgrades versus full system replacement.
Do commercial storefronts require a special contractor license?
Yes — commercial glazing and storefront installation in Florida requires a licensed contractor with the appropriate license classification. Planet Construction FL holds the required Florida contractor licenses for commercial glazing work throughout Broward County. We provide license and insurance documentation as part of every commercial project package.
What is the difference between a storefront and a curtain wall system?
A storefront system is a non-structural glazing system anchored to the building structure at head and sill — it spans floor to floor in one or two stories and transfers wind load to the structural floor and ceiling. A curtain wall is a fully engineered, structurally independent facade system that spans multiple stories and transfers wind and gravity loads to the building structure through point connections rather than continuous sill and head anchors. Curtain walls are used for the full-height glass facades of mid-rise and high-rise buildings. Planet Construction FL installs commercial storefront systems; curtain wall engineering and installation for high-rise applications is a different specialty scope that we can refer to appropriate specialists.
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Free storefront quote. We'll evaluate the opening and recommend a system that fits the use case.