American Commercial Glass (ACG) is the licensed commercial storefront glazier serving Orlando, Florida and Orange 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 Orlando, send drawings to [email protected] or call (772) 486-7711. Complete RFQ packages get a bid back in 48 hours.
Why storefront glazing in Orlando is different.
Every Florida market has its own combination of building code, AHJ practice, and structural exposure. Here’s what specifically drives the Orlando storefront environment.
Orlando is not HVHZ — but Florida Building Code still applies
Orange County and the Central Florida metro are well outside the HVHZ designation that covers Miami-Dade and Broward. Design wind speeds run 130-140 mph for Risk Category II commercial buildings — substantially lower than coastal South Florida. Storefront assemblies still need to meet Florida Building Code Chapter 16 wind load requirements, and Florida Product Approval (FPA) is the standard product approval pathway. Impact-rated glass is not required for most Orange County commercial work but is recommended for tornado-prone exposures and where the owner wants enhanced security.
Tornado and severe storm exposure
Central Florida sees more tornado activity per square mile than most of the country. Storefront assemblies on schools, EOCs, and public-facing commercial buildings increasingly spec impact-rated glass for the wind-borne debris protection it provides — even when not code-required. We've installed hardened impact glazing on Haines City Emergency Operations Center and similar central Florida government scope.
Orlando AHJ landscape
City of Orlando Permitting Services handles permits inside the city limits. Orange County Building Inspections covers unincorporated Orange County, including most of the suburban commercial corridors. Lake Buena Vista, Reedy Creek (Disney’s former district), Winter Park, and Maitland each have separate building authority tracks. Theme park commercial scope inside the WDW property runs through Disney’s own permit office.
Theme park and tourism corridor
International Drive, the Disney corridor, and Universal’s hospitality footprint dominate the central Florida commercial market. Hospitality storefront scope here values speed of completion above all — tenant fit-out turnaround inside a hotel or resort doesn’t tolerate a 16-week storefront lead time. ACG sizes the manufacturer order, fabrication, and on-site install for the schedule that hospitality work actually demands.
Storefront systems we install in Orlando.
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 Orlando.
Same crew, same project manager, same submittal process across every Orlando submarket.
Commercial scope in and near Orlando.
A representative slice of recent ACG commercial portfolio relevant to the Orlando 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 Orlando.
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 Orange County commercial scope. Inside HVHZ (Miami-Dade, Broward), expect 8–15% higher.
Orlando commercial storefront questions, answered.
Is impact-rated glass required for Orlando commercial storefront?
No, Orange County is outside the HVHZ designation and Florida Product Approval (FPA) impact-rated glass is not code-required for most commercial work. That said, impact glazing is increasingly specified on schools, EOCs, and public-facing buildings for tornado debris protection and enhanced security — ACG installs both impact-rated and standard insulating glass storefront across the Central Florida market.
Which office handles Orlando commercial glazing?
Our Tampa office runs Central Florida scope. Drive time from Tampa to Orlando is 75-90 minutes. We've delivered government scope in Polk County (Haines City EOC) and statewide portfolio that overlaps the Central Florida market.
Can ACG handle hospitality storefront in the I-Drive and Disney corridor?
Yes. Hospitality storefront scope on tenant fit-out inside hotels and resorts is one of our standard project types. The constraint is schedule — hospitality work doesn't tolerate a 16-week storefront lead time. We size manufacturer order, fabrication, and install for the actual turnaround the project needs.
What does a commercial storefront glazier do in Orlando?
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 Orlando 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 Orange 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 Orange County and across Florida.
How fast can ACG bid a commercial storefront project in Orlando?
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 Orlando?
Aluminum storefront with impact-rated 9/16″ laminated glass typically runs $95 to $145 per square foot installed in Orlando 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. Outside HVHZ Florida (which includes Orange County) typical pricing runs 8-15% below the HVHZ counties. Full bid with line-item breakdown comes back in 48 hours.
What storefront systems does ACG install in Orlando?
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 Orlando?
Yes. Board-up service is typically same-day or next-morning in Orange 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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