The undeniable benefits of commercial storefront glass mirror
Whether it is remodeling or designing a brand new commercial structure, installing a glass mirror for a wall in a commercial store has become a necessity for businesses that aim to make a significant first impression on their clients. Oak City Glass discusses the various benefits of commercial storefront glazing.
Glazing is simply the action of installing windows. For commercial buildings, glass can often be a large portion of the walls, storefront, and inside partitions. Storefront glazing is the installation of glass in the front of a business foundation, for example, a bank or general store. Storefront glass is generally enormous glass boards strengthened by a metal structure. Commercial glazing is often a crucial component of the health and safety regulations of a commercial property. Here are the various benefits of commercial storefront glazing:
1. Aesthetic appeal
A store that has a concrete wall for a facade often fails to attract consumers owing to a lack of visual appeal or character. Storefront glass mirror allows passers-by to see what the store is offering besides enhancing the curb appeal of the shop. The contemporary and inviting look that storefront glass offers sets the store apart from its competitors. However, like everything else, storefront glass needs to be maintained to retain its beauty.
From glass walls, folding doors to arched entryways and curved glass panels, there is a vast array of storefront glazing options that can help businesses create a functional as well as aesthetically stunning facade.
2. Safety
Storefront glazing offers a huge benefit in the form of security. Installing a safety glass type, such as tempered glass, at the storefront gives increased visibility, both during the day and at night. The security personnel can quickly notice any strange activity through the glass front which would not be possible with protective walls. Moreover, a colored or tinted, storefront glass mirror offers some businesses the privacy they may need.
3. Energy efficiency
The energy efficiency of commercial glass is measured to rate its potential for gaining or losing heat, as well as transmitting sunlight into a building.
Commercial storefront glazing helps rein in fixed utility costs. The glass allows natural light to enter the establishment thereby reducing the need for artificial lighting. The energy consumption due to HVAC systems comes down drastically. Storefront glass mirrors can be installed for maximum solar gain or solar control as per the weather conditions. Better insulation ensures that the monthly heating or cooling bills are reduced.
By reducing the cost of operations with energy-efficient storefront windows, the overall profitability of businesses can be increased.
4. Merchandising and marketing functionality
A glass mirror storefront offers the perfect opportunity to increase brand awareness and sales. Choosing glass heightens the likelihood of a passerby stopping to see an item visible through the storefront glass and encouraging an entry into the store. Usage of certain designs, colors, and logos on the glass as well as displaying the products attracts the attention of passers-by. A storefront glass mirror can significantly help reach out to many people and highlight any sales or holiday offers for instance. This glass facade doubles up as a 24x7 marketing tool as well as a functional window. The end result is that the bottom line of the business is enhanced.
Why Oak City Glass?
Oak City Glass is focused on providing its customers with high-quality glass products, services, and support. A small, family-owned business, Oak city Glass aspires to be known for its hard work, excellent craftsmanship, and unmatched customer service.
The company specializes in:
- Shower enclosures - 10 years of experience installing a variety of shower enclosures including framed, semi-frameless, hybrids, 3/8 custom, serenity (barn door style), and bypass shower enclosures.
- Residential glass - All residential glass needs from insulated glass replacement, replacing broken or fogged IG units, mirrors and tabletops to custom shower enclosures.
- Commercial glass - Servicing store-front doors and other door hardware to installing custom 1/2 inch glass entries and 1/2 inch glass walls, sneeze guards, mirror walls, and commercial door services.
- Bathroom remodeling - From changing a simple loose tile to a complete bathroom remodel. The team specializes in tile, granite, painting, flooring, carpentry, trim, wood rot replacement, real estate punch list, sheetrock, and more.
- Glass shield barriers - Sneezeguard, a new feature, is a ¼" clear screen, acrylic material, that is ideal for anti-virus protection and helps comply with social distancing in commercial spaces.
For more information or any residential or commercial glass service, call Oak City Glass today at (919) 710-8662.
