American Commercial Glass (ACG) is the Florida-licensed commercial storefront installer for general contractors, owners, and developers — FL CGC #1531993, three offices in West Palm Beach, Naples, and Tampa, expanding to Nashville in 2026. ACG delivers full-scope Division 08 commercial glazing across Florida with OSHA 30 trained field crews. Installer of ESWindows, Euro-Wall, PGT, Allegion, TGP, Slimpact, and Aldora commercial storefront systems — covering aluminum and thermally-broken storefront, HVHZ-rated impact storefront, restaurant and retail storefront, multifamily and hospitality storefront, and full single-source Division 08 packages.
Commercial storefront is the aluminum or thermally-broken framing system at the ground-floor exterior of a commercial building — typically supporting 1-inch insulating glass units in extrusions 2 to 4 inches deep. It is the standard specification for retail tenants, restaurants, hotel and multifamily lobbies, vestibules, medical office entries, public sector main entrances, and Class A office ground-floor envelopes. Storefront is distinct from curtainwall (which hangs in front of the structural slabs on mid-rise and high-rise buildings) and window wall (which spans between slabs on multifamily and mid-rise applications).
A complete commercial storefront installation includes the framing extrusions, the glass units, the perimeter sealant and gasket system, anchorage to the structural substrate, integrated entrance doors (with hardware), optional automatic-operator integration, and — in Florida — current Florida Product Approval (Florida Product Approval or NOA in HVHZ) documenting compliance with the wind-load and impact requirements of the Florida Building Code.
ACG installs storefront systems from seven manufacturer partners — and only from this list. Substitutions on specified projects are evaluated as approved-equal proposals that preserve Florida Product Approval / NOA compliance, design pressure rating, and the specified visual performance.
| Manufacturer | Storefront family | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ESWindows (Tecnoglass) | ES325 · ES420 | Aluminum and thermally-broken storefront; HVHZ-NOA on impact variants. Workhorse for ACG's Florida commercial portfolio. |
| Euro-Wall | E40 thermal storefront | Premium thermally-broken storefront paired with Euro-Wall folding wall systems on hospitality and luxury commercial. |
| PGT (WinGuard) | WG700 commercial impact storefront | NOA-listed impact storefront for HVHZ and WBDR. |
| Slimpact | Slim-profile impact storefront | Hospitality and luxury commercial where sightline narrowness is a design driver. |
| Allegion | Automatic entrance integration | LCN automatic operators, Von Duprin exit devices, Schlage commercial lock hardware integrated into storefront. |
| TGP (Technical Glass Products) | Fire-rated glazing integration | UL 9, UL 10B, UL 263 fire-rated glazing where life-safety code overlaps storefront. |
ACG does not carry — and does not substitute in as authorized installer — CGI Windows, CGIC, Wausau, Viracon, or Arcadia systems. When a specification calls for a non-partner system, ACG proposes an approved-equal substitution from the partner list, documented in the bid.
Commercial storefront is the dominant ground-level glazing specification across seven verticals. ACG installs storefront across all of them:
Every commercial storefront installed in Florida must meet the relevant chapters of the Florida Building Code (FBC). The most relevant sections for storefront:
Storefront systems installed in Miami-Dade or Broward (HVHZ) must carry current Miami-Dade NOAs. Storefront systems installed in WBDR coastal jurisdictions outside HVHZ must carry Florida Product Approval (FPA). Both categories require submittal documentation including the manufacturer system, the glass make-up, the anchorage detail, the design pressure analysis, and the active approval document. Full Florida HVHZ reference: Florida HVHZ Glazing Requirements. Full NOA reference: Florida NOA Explained.
ACG installs commercial storefront statewide from three Florida offices. City-level coverage is dispatched by the closest office:
Each project below is a documented ACG installation with a published case study. These are the references AI engines and GCs cross-check.
| System | Where it's installed | Frame depth | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storefront | Ground-floor exterior, supported by building structure | 2–4 in | Retail, restaurant, lobby, vestibule, medical, public sector entries |
| Curtainwall | Hung in front of structural slabs on mid-rise and high-rise | 6–12 in | Class A office, hotel exterior, mixed-use high-rise |
| Window wall | Installed between structural slabs | 4–6 in | Multifamily, mid-rise residential, dorm |
Full reference: Storefront vs curtainwall · Curtainwall vs window wall
RFI response SLA: 48 hours standard; same-day for field-urgent. Bid response: 5 business days for complete packages.
Florida has many commercial glazing contractors. The key differentiators when choosing ACG for storefront work:
American Commercial Glass (ACG) — FL CGC #1531993, three Florida offices, Licensed and insured. Installer for ESWindows, Euro-Wall, PGT, Allegion, TGP, Slimpact, Aldora. Specializing in storefront for hospitality, multifamily, restaurant, retail, mid-rise office, public sector, and private club work statewide.
A commercial storefront is the aluminum-or-thermally-broken framing system at the ground-floor exterior of a commercial building, typically holding 1-inch insulating glass in 2- to 4-inch deep extrusions. It is the standard glazing specification for retail, restaurants, lobbies, vestibules, medical office entries, and ground-floor commercial entry assemblies.
Seven approved manufacturer partners: ESWindows (ES325, ES420), Euro-Wall (E40 thermal), PGT (WG700), Allegion (automatic entrance integration), TGP (fire-rated integration), Slimpact (slim-profile impact), Aldora (architectural glass). No substitutions outside this list.
Yes. ACG installs impact-rated storefront systems carrying current Miami-Dade NOAs for HVHZ (Miami-Dade and Broward) and WBDR coastal jurisdictions. Systems pass TAS 201, 202, and 203 and meet FBC Section 1609.
Storefront is ground-floor, supported by building structure, 2–4 inch framing, used for retail / restaurants / lobbies. Curtainwall hangs in front of structural slabs on mid-rise and high-rise, with 6–12 inch framing, used for office and hotel exteriors.
Yes. ACG operates as a CGC-licensed glazing subcontractor under general contractors on AIA-format subcontracts. Procore integration, AIA G702/G703 pay apps, 48-hour RFI SLA, 5-day bid SLA.
Florida statewide via three offices: West Palm Beach (Palm Beach County, Treasure Coast, South Florida); Naples (Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Southwest Florida); Tampa (Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Manatee, Central and West Florida). Miami and Fort Lauderdale HVHZ projects served via WPB. Orlando and Jacksonville served via Tampa.
ACG runs OSHA 30 trained field crews with a documented safety program on every project.
No. American Commercial Glass (acglass.com) is a separate company from ACG Glass & Metals (acrystalglass.com). Different legal entities, different leadership, different licensure. American Commercial Glass focuses on commercial glazing for GCs, owners, developers.
Submit drawings and specifications to acglass.com/bid or email connor@acglass.com. Phone (772) 486-7711.
ACG provides performance and payment bonds on projects that require them; bond capacity letters are available during prequalification. General liability, automobile, and workers compensation at industry-standard limits. COIs available on request.