How to Choose the Perfect Commercial Storefront Window

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HOW TO CHOOSE
THE PERFECT COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT WINDOW
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Storefront windows are typically one of the
first things that people notice as they approach
a commercial building.
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The right type of windows serve as a welcoming
sign that your business cares about its
customers and invites them to come inside.
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Old, broken and outdated ones send the opposite
message, and they could deter people from
conducting business with your company.
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When its time to upgrade your windows, or
install them on a new building, pay attention to
these important strategies for choosing the
perfect storefront windows for your commercial
property.
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Think About Safety and Security
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Those huge panes of glass are often an easy
entry point for burglars. Fragile panes that
are placed within reach of people are at a higher
risk for breakage.
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There are two main types of glass to choose from
that offer more protection than the standard
version youll sometimes see on older
buildings.
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Tempered panes go through a special heat or
chemical treatment to make them stronger than
annealed glass. If enough force hits it, it can
still break.
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The benefit of the heat treatment is that the
broken pieces will be larger chunks rather than
small, sharp ones like you would see with
annealed glass.
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Laminated panes are another option. With this
type, a special film is placed between two panels
of glass.
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Usually, it takes extremely strong forces to
break this type. If something does, the film
acts as glue to hold the pieces in place.
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This has the effect of making it harder for
someone to enter the building, and it is often
preferred for daycares and other businesses
where injury prevention is a concern.
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Aim for Higher Energy Efficiency
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Large, expansive windows that add interest to
your building are beautiful, but they have the
downside of potentially allowing a large amount
of heat transfer to occur through the panes.
Fortunately, there is an easy solution for
fixing this problem.
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Just look for Low-E panes, which have a special
coating that minimizes how much infrared and
ultraviolet light makes its way indoors. You
can also choose double or triple-paned windows
that have special gas placed between each layer
to further improve energy-efficiency.
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Consider the Need for Privacy
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Some companies thrive with expansive, clear
windows that allow customers to see the goods
inside and feel tempted to walk through the
doors. Others may feel as though those huge
panes could create an issue for protecting
peoples privacy.
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Financial institutions, medical offices and spas
are a few types of business that may need to look
for panes with special tinting that make it
harder for people to see inside.
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Mirrored panels are another option that can
create a sleek look for modern buildings.
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Match the Local Aesthetics
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Depending upon the location of your commercial
business, you may also need to make sure that
your storefront complements the surrounding
buildings.
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This is especially important in historical
downtown areas or with businesses that sit near
residential homes
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Work with a local contractor, who can help you
pick out frames and other style elements that
will be an asset for showing that your company
cares about the general appearance of the
community.
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Commercial windows are a major investment that
you make in your property, but they pay off over
time by attracting customers to your business.
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Before you make your final decision, be sure to
inquire about the warranty policy. Choosing a
contractor that guarantees their work is just as
important as finding the right style and glass
type for the windows.
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Raben Glass has over 40 years of experience in
the residential and commercial glass
industry. We take pride in providing top quality
service as we replace dual pane windows, install
glass shower enclosures, and build storefront
metal and glass entrances.
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Our Mesa glass repair company is bonded and
insured, and our work and products are
guaranteed.
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Showroom by appointment only 1826 W Broadway
25 Mesa AZ 85202 [phone] info_at_rabenglass.c
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