Florida Commercial Glazing FAQ
How long does commercial glazing take to install on a Florida commercial project?
Commercial glazing install duration runs 8-16 weeks for restaurant and retail, 12-22 weeks for hotel and medical office, 16-32 weeks for office building, and 6-10 months for high-rise. Material lead time is 60-80% of the total timeline; field install is 20-40%.
What drives the 60-80% material lead time?
Aluminum extrusions: 3-5 weeks for stock profiles, 8-12 weeks for custom dies. Laminated impact glass: 4-10 weeks depending on coating, interlayer, and tempering. Custom PVDF finishes: 8-12 weeks. Hardware: 2-6 weeks. The longest lead-time item sets the schedule.
What's the fastest a commercial glazing install can actually move?
Restaurant tenant improvement with stock storefront and in-stock glass — 6-8 weeks total from contract to substantial completion. Hotel curtain wall with custom mullion, custom finish, custom glass — 10-14 months. Most commercial work falls in the 12-22 week range.
How do we shorten commercial glazing schedule?
Order material on signed contract, not on permit issuance — saves 2-3 weeks. Submit complete first-round submittal package — saves 2-3 weeks. Specify stock extrusions and approved-equal aluminum systems — saves 4-6 weeks on custom dies. Lock glass spec early — saves 2-4 weeks of substitution drama.