Commercial Glass: What Every Tri-Cities Business Should Know

Commercial Glass: What Every Tri-Cities Business Should Know

Commercial storefront glass installation by Perfection Glass

Drive through Kennewick, Richland, or Pasco and you will pass our commercial work every few blocks — storefronts, office entrances, medical facilities, and auto dealerships. Commercial glazing is a different discipline from residential work, and if you own or manage a building, a little knowledge goes a long way.

Commercial glass installation on an auto dealership building
Commercial curtain wall and storefront glazing on a local dealership.

Safety Glass Is Not Optional

Commercial codes require tempered or laminated safety glass in doors, sidelites, and most glass near walking surfaces. Tempered glass breaks into small, relatively harmless pieces; laminated glass holds together on a plastic interlayer. Your glazing contractor should know exactly which is required where — it is a code issue, not a preference.

Energy Codes Keep Tightening

Washington has some of the most aggressive commercial energy codes in the country. Modern storefront systems use thermally broken aluminum frames and high-performance low-E insulated glass. If your building still has single-pane storefront glass from the 1980s, you are paying for it every month on the utility bill.

Speed Matters When Glass Breaks

A broken storefront is a security problem, not just a cosmetic one. We offer board-up and fast glass replacement for local businesses because we stock common commercial glass and can fabricate quickly. Put our number in your facilities contact list before you need it.

Hall of windows at a regional hospital building
Large-scale glazing brings daylight deep into commercial spaces.

One Local Team, Start to Finish

Since 1975 we have handled commercial projects across the Tri-Cities and Walla Walla — new construction, retrofits, and emergency service — with our own local crews rather than subcontractors. That matters when schedules are tight and inspections are on the calendar.


Ready for honest answers about your windows, doors, or glass? Schedule a free in-home estimate with our award-winning team. Call us in the Tri-Cities at (509) 586-1177, in Walla Walla at (509) 529-5110, or request your free estimate online.

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