American Commercial Glass (ACG) is the licensed commercial storefront glazier serving Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Broward County. We hold Florida CGC #1531993, carry $3M general liability and $6M aggregate bonding, and we’ve installed storefront aluminum and impact glass on 350+ commercial projects across the state.
If you need a storefront bid for new construction, retrofit, post-storm replacement, or fire-rated openings in Fort Lauderdale, send drawings to [email protected] or call (772) 486-7711. Complete RFQ packages get a bid back in 48 hours.
Why storefront glazing in Fort Lauderdale is different.
Every Florida market has its own combination of building code, AHJ practice, and structural exposure. Here’s what specifically drives the Fort Lauderdale storefront environment.
Broward County is HVHZ — same product approval pathway as Miami
Broward County, including Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano, Deerfield, and the rest of the coastal cities, is designated High-Velocity Hurricane Zone alongside Miami-Dade. Every commercial storefront assembly requires Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) approval. There is no FPA-only path on new commercial scope. Anchor schedules must be unit-specific and verified against the NOA documentation.
Design wind speeds
Fort Lauderdale and coastal Broward design wind speeds run 170 mph for Risk Category II commercial buildings, scaling up on Risk Category III and IV (hospitals, EOCs, public assembly). The storefront product needs to match the actual exposure zone, not the worst-case county number.
Fort Lauderdale AHJ landscape
City of Fort Lauderdale Building Department handles permits inside the city, with downtown Las Olas commercial scope going through a separate plan review track. Broward County Building Code Services covers unincorporated Broward. Hollywood, Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, and the rest of Broward’s 30+ municipalities each run their own building departments. We submit and track directly when ACG is prime, and we hand off a clean submittal package to the GC when we’re a sub.
The marina and waterfront factor
Fort Lauderdale's marine commercial scope — Pier Sixty-Six, Bahia Mar, the Las Olas Riverfront — runs into a corrosion environment that standard aluminum and standard fasteners don’t survive. ACG specifies marine-grade anchors, isolating Tedlar membranes between aluminum and dissimilar metals, and DOW Corning 795 silicone sealant on every marina-front commercial install. We've installed at Ocean Prime at Pier Sixty-Six — we've run this exact scope.
Storefront systems we install in Fort Lauderdale.
ACG is product-agnostic on storefront aluminum but opinionated on what works in this market. Here’s the working specification we recommend when there’s flexibility on system selection.
Standard 2″ × 4.5″ storefront framing with thermal break (451T) and ultra-thermal break (451UT) options. Miami-Dade NOA available. The default for office and retail when budget and schedule are tight.
2″ × 4.5″ flush-glazed storefront with butt-glazed vertical option. Used on high-end retail where the architect wants minimal mullion sightline. Miami-Dade NOA.
2″ × 4″ thermally broken aluminum. Lighter spec than 451T at lower cost. Common on QSR, retail strip, and tenant fit-out.
Colombian-manufactured impact storefront with high-spec finishes and large unit capability. ACG is an authorized commercial installer. Common on hospitality and resort scope.
Bi-fold and multi-slide impact-rated door systems for restaurants and indoor-outdoor retail. NOA for HVHZ. Specified across Florida hospitality.
20, 45, 60, 90, and 120-minute fire-rated storefront for occupancy separations and exit corridors. Pilkington Pyrostop glazing.
3/4″ or 1/2″ tempered all-glass entry sets with patch fittings (Dorma, Adams Rite). Used on retail anchor and standalone restaurant fronts.
Sliding and swing automatic door operators integrated into storefront framing. ACG coordinates with the access control trade and tunes operators at commissioning.
Where we work in Fort Lauderdale.
Same crew, same project manager, same submittal process across every Fort Lauderdale submarket.
Commercial scope in and near Fort Lauderdale.
A representative slice of recent ACG commercial portfolio relevant to the Fort Lauderdale market. Full Florida portfolio at acglass.com/portfolio.
The 48-hour bid process.
Send a complete RFQ package, get a line-itemized bid back in two business days.
Send your drawings
Architectural CDs plus structural anchorage details if available. Email [email protected] or upload at send-plans.html. ACG signs an NDA on request.
Takeoff & system selection
We take off the openings, verify NOA or FPA, and confirm the assembly with the manufacturer. Substitutions flagged explicitly.
Line-itemized bid
Aluminum, glass, hardware, anchors, sealant, labor, freight, mobilization — each on its own line. Schedule and lead time on the same page.
Award & mobilize
Contract executed, fabrication ordered, anchor submittals issued, pre-construction meeting scheduled. Bid held 30 days.
What commercial storefront costs in Fort Lauderdale.
Per-square-foot installed pricing for typical 2026 scope. Final number depends on system, finish, glass spec, hardware, and site conditions — the real number comes from the 48-hour bid.
| Scope | Description | Installed PSF (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| IGU re-glaze | Same frame, new insulating glass unit. | $45–$95 |
| Standard aluminum storefront | Kawneer 451T or YKK YES 45 FS with 9/16″ impact laminated glass, anodized finish. | $95–$145 |
| Premium aluminum storefront | Same systems with PVDF Kynar finish, custom mullion sizing, or large unit configurations. | $135–$185 |
| All-glass entrance set | 3/4″ tempered glass entry set with patch fittings and hardware. Per pair. | $8K–$22K each |
| Fire-rated storefront (60 min) | TGP Fireframes with Pilkington Pyrostop glazing, UL-listed assembly. | $175–$285 |
| Euro-Wall folding glass door | Impact-rated bi-fold restaurant door with NOA approval. Per linear foot installed. | $2,400–$3,800 LF |
| Curtain wall (reference) | Stick-built impact curtain wall with insulating laminated glass. | $135–$225 |
Ranges reflect typical 2026 HVHZ commercial scope (Miami-Dade/Broward NOA-required). Outside HVHZ Florida, expect 8–15% lower.
Fort Lauderdale commercial storefront questions, answered.
Does Fort Lauderdale storefront need HVHZ-rated glass?
Yes. Broward County is designated High-Velocity Hurricane Zone under the Florida Building Code. Every commercial storefront, curtain wall, and impact opening requires Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) approval, not just Florida Product Approval. ACG runs HVHZ scope every week in Broward.
Can ACG handle marina or waterfront commercial scope in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. We've installed at Ocean Prime at Pier Sixty-Six — a marina-front restaurant scope. Marina installs require marine-grade anchors, isolating membranes between aluminum and dissimilar metals (stainless versus galvanized), and DOW Corning 795 silicone sealant. We default to that specification on every Fort Lauderdale waterfront commercial install.
Which office handles Fort Lauderdale glazing for ACG?
Our West Palm Beach headquarters runs the Fort Lauderdale market. Drive time is 45-55 minutes. We've maintained continuous crew presence in Broward since 2022.
What does a commercial storefront glazier do in Fort Lauderdale?
A commercial storefront glazier installs and replaces the aluminum-framed glass facades at street level on commercial buildings — retail, restaurant, office, medical, and mixed-use. In Fort Lauderdale this typically includes Kawneer Trifab 451T, YKK AP YES 45 FS, Tubelite T14000, or ESWindows aluminum storefront framing with 9/16″ laminated impact glass. ACG handles the full scope: takeoff, NOA verification, anchor engineering, fabrication coordination, on-site install, sealant package, and final inspection.
Is ACG licensed to work in Broward County?
Yes. American Commercial Glass holds Florida Certified General Contractor license CGC #1531993, issued by the Florida DBPR. The license is statewide. ACG is bonded for $6M aggregate and carries $3M general liability. The license covers commercial glazing scope in Broward County and across Florida.
How fast can ACG bid a commercial storefront project in Fort Lauderdale?
48 hours on a complete RFQ package (drawings, scope, schedule, NOA requirements). Faster for repeat GC clients. We bid Division 08 only — we are a glazing subcontractor, not a general contractor on bid day.
How much does a commercial storefront cost in Fort Lauderdale?
Aluminum storefront with impact-rated 9/16″ laminated glass typically runs $95 to $145 per square foot installed in Fort Lauderdale for new construction. Re-glaze (same frame, new glass) runs $45 to $95 per square foot. Custom finishes (PVDF Kynar), large unit sizes, and curved/arched configurations add 15–35% to the base price. HVHZ scope (which applies here) typically adds 8-15% over non-HVHZ Florida. Full bid with line-item breakdown comes back in 48 hours.
What storefront systems does ACG install in Fort Lauderdale?
ACG installs Kawneer Trifab 451T and 451UT, YKK AP YES 45 FS and YHC 300 OG, Tubelite T14000 series, ESWindows ES-8000 commercial storefront, and Euro-Wall folding glass walls for restaurants. We are an authorized commercial installer for ESWindows and Euro-Wall. For fire-rated openings we install TGP Fireframes and Pilkington Pyrostop glazing.
What's the difference between storefront and curtain wall?
Storefront is an aluminum framing system designed for the ground floor — typically up to 10 feet tall with center-set glazing. Curtain wall is engineered for multi-story applications with structural load capacity and pressure-equalized rain screen design. Storefront uses 4-inch face dimension framing on standard scope; curtain wall uses 2.5-inch face on stick or 4-inch on unitized. Most ground-floor retail, restaurant, and office scopes are storefront. Multi-story tower facades are curtain wall.
Can ACG handle emergency storefront repair in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. Board-up service is typically same-day or next-morning in Broward County during business hours. Permanent replacement timing depends on glass and frame availability — IGU replacement on in-stock sizes is 2-4 weeks, full storefront replacement on custom sizes is 6-12 weeks. ACG runs a separate emergency dispatch number after-hours for active GC clients.
Are you an authorized ESWindows and Euro-Wall installer?
Yes. ACG is an authorized commercial installer for both ESWindows and Euro-Wall in Florida. ESWindows is the high-spec Colombian-manufactured commercial aluminum and impact line. Euro-Wall is the impact-rated bi-fold and multi-slide door system specified across Florida hospitality. Both manufacturers verify our authorization directly — we'll provide the certificate on request.
Can ACG do design-build storefront work or only bid-build?
Both. We bid spec'd drawings (typical GC-led commercial work) and we engage as design-build partners when owners want a single accountable party for the storefront package. Design-build typically saves 6-10 weeks on schedule and 8-15% on cost because we control fabrication scheduling, anchor design, and AHJ submittals in parallel rather than sequentially.
Storefront glazier coverage across Florida.
ACG runs continuous commercial storefront scope across 11 major Florida markets. Same license, same crew structure, same 48-hour bid process.
About the author.
This page is written by the President of ACG, not by an outsourced content shop. Every spec, price, and code reference is one we’ve seen in the field.
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