If you run a business, every detail of your location’s appearance matters in attracting customers. This includes the glass you choose for your front doors and windows. Here are a few factors to consider when making your selection for commercial glass repair or replacement.

Selecting Options for Commercial Glass Repair

Tinted or Clear?

Tinted glass is a decorative choice which lets light in while protecting the privacy of your clients. It’s a good selection for any business where discretion is important. However, if you’re running a retail business, you may want clear glass instead to let passersby see your products and your inviting atmosphere inside the store.

What Safety Features Do You Need?

Most glass is strong, but it is not always impenetrable. If a break happens, you want glass which will avoid creating a safety hazard for customers until you can schedule commercial glass repair. Choose laminated or tempered glass if breakage safety is a concern; both are designed to break in ways that don’t create sharp fragments and are good for areas near busy streets and sidewalks.

What About Insulation?

While insulated windows are more expensive than single-pane options, they can save you a significant amount of money on heating or cooling your interior. Window tinting is an additional option which can reduce the heating effect of sunlight coming through the glass while also protecting your products and furnishings from fading due to light exposure.

If you aren’t sure what kind of glass to choose for your new storefront or your commercial glass repair, go to the experts at Consumer Glass in O’Fallon, MO. Serving the St. Louis and St. Charles Metro areas for over 30 years, their certified technicians have an average of 20 years of experience in glass and windshield installation and repair. To schedule windshield repair or commercial glass repair, or to ask them about their options for homes and businesses, call (636) 397-6800 or reach out online.