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Storefront Design & Construction in Grand Rapids, MI
Building or renovating a commercial space starts with the storefront.
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Storefront Design & Construction in Grand Rapids, MI
Your storefront is your first impression. National Glass Grand Rapids designs and constructs complete storefront systems for new and remodeled commercial buildings throughout Grand Rapids, MI. From aluminum framing to insulated glass and entry doors, we handle every component of the storefront build.
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Complete Storefront Systems
Full Storefront Glazing Systems
Floor-to-ceiling glass facades with aluminum framing systems designed for commercial, retail, and mixed-use buildings. We engineer, fabricate, and install the complete system — mullions, transoms, vision panels, spandrel glass, and structural connections.
Curtain Wall Systems
Non-structural glass enclosure systems for multi-story commercial buildings. The glass and aluminum framework attaches to the building structure and spans multiple floors, creating a seamless glass exterior. Engineered for wind load, thermal movement, and water management.
Strip Mall and Shopping Center Storefronts
Multi-tenant storefront systems designed for consistent appearance across multiple units while allowing individual tenant customization. We work with property owners, general contractors, and tenants on new builds, renovations, and tenant improvements.
Restaurant and Retail Build-Outs
Glass walls, partitions, entrance systems, display windows, and pass-through openings for restaurant, retail, and service business interiors. Designed to maximize visibility, natural light, and curb appeal.
Entrance Vestibules
Double-door entry systems with an interior airlock space that reduces energy loss, noise, and wind penetration in high-traffic commercial entrances. Particularly important in regions with extreme heat or cold.
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Storefront Components We Install
- Aluminum framing — standard, thermal, and structural framing systems in multiple profiles and finishes
- Vision glass — clear, tinted, Low-E, and insulated glass panels for the transparent areas of your storefront
- Spandrel glass — opaque glass panels that conceal structural elements, floor lines, and mechanical systems behind the facade
- Transom windows — fixed glass panels above entry doors and display windows to maximize light
- Sidelights — fixed glass panels flanking entry doors
- Display windows — large, clear glass panels for merchandise display and visibility
- Signage band framing — integrated framing for channel letters, backlit signs, and tenant identification
- Automatic entry doors — sliding, swinging, and folding systems integrated into the storefront design
- Canopy and awning connections — structural attachment points for exterior shade systems
Why National Glass &
for Storefront Construction
Our Design and Construction Process
Years in Business
20
+
Locations Across Michigan
22
+
of Satisfied Customers
1000
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What Is a Storefront System?
- Non-Structural Wall — The glass wall facing the street — aluminum frame, glass panels, entrance door, and everything that holds it together.
- Attracts Customers — Clean glass, modern framing, good lighting. People walk into businesses that look inviting.
- Protects Your Investment — Tempered glass, weather-tight seals, code-compliant framing. Built for Michigan weather.
- Lets the Space Work — The right ratio of glass to framing changes the whole feel of a Grand Rapids space.
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What Kind of Storefront Projects Do You Do in Grand Rapids?
- New Commercial Construction — Storefront systems for new buildings, from a single retail bay to a full strip center.
- Renovation & Facade Replacement — Updating an old storefront with modern glass and framing. Often done while the business stays open.
- Glass Facades & Curtain Walls — Full-height glass walls, often spanning multiple stories.
- Entrance Vestibules — Inner and outer doors that create an airlock, cutting energy costs.
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What Materials and Options Can I Choose?
- Aluminum Framing — Clear anodized, dark bronze, black, and custom powder-coated colors.
- Tempered Glass — Required by code. Clear, low-iron, tinted, reflective.
- Low-E Glass — Blocks heat transfer, cuts energy costs, reduces glare.
- Decorative Glass — Frosted, patterned, acid-etched, or printed for branding.
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Do You Work with Architects and Contractors?
We work alongside architects, general contractors, and business owners across Kent County. We can join your project at the design phase to spec the right glass and framing, or step in for the glass and storefront portion of a larger renovation. We are insured, code-compliant, and on time.
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What Are the Energy Considerations for a Commercial Storefront?
- Low-E Glass — A coating that reflects heat. Keeps winter heat in and summer heat out.
- Thermally Broken Frames — Aluminum frames with a thermal break stop heat from conducting.
- Insulated Glass — Double-pane for offices and clinics that need real performance.
- Tight Sealing — Weather-tight gaskets and seals keep Michigan weather out.
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Related Commercial Glass Services in Grand Rapids
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Storefronts for Grand Rapids’s Growing Commercial Core
- Downtown Grand Rapids
- Alpine Avenue corridor
- I-96 industrial
- Walker / Comstock Park areas
- Grand Rapids Woods
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Storefront Construction — Grand Rapids Area
We get to every corner of Grand Rapids fast:
Grand Rapids & Kent County
- Downtown Grand Rapids
- Alpine Avenue corridor
- I-96 industrial
- Walker / Comstock Park areas
- Grand Rapids Woods
Surrounding Cities
- Walker
- Wyoming
- Kentwood
- Grandville
- Rockford
- Comstock Park
- Jenison
- East Grand Rapids
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Storefront Design & Construction FAQs
Every project is different. Call 616-735-4490 for a site walk and estimate.
A typical replacement takes 1-2 weeks from demolition to final caulk.
Usually yes. We coordinate with local building departments and can pull permits.
Yes. We match aluminum finish, glass tint, framing sightlines, and entrance style.
Storefronts fill openings between floor and header. Curtain walls span multiple floors.
Yes. Every storefront includes the entrance system — aluminum doors, all-glass, automatic sliders.