Frequently Asked Questions: Commercial Glass Services

Moffat Glass offers commercial storefront repair and installation, low-rise commercial glazing up to four stories, Herculite and commercial glass doors, in-house heavy-glass office and conference-room partitions, commercial mirror and specialty glass, insulated glass unit (IGU) and foggy-window replacement, commercial window service, and multi-property service accounts for property managers across Northern Colorado. Low-rise commercial up to four stories is our sweet spot; we do not pitch high-rise curtain wall or large-scale window-package restoration outside that scope.

Storefront systems are grade-level glazing assemblies, typically a single story up to roughly ten to twelve feet tall, used for retail entries, restaurant fronts, and ground-floor commercial frontage. Curtain walls are non-load-bearing glazing systems hung off the building's structural frame and span multiple stories, common on mid- and high-rise buildings. Moffat installs storefront systems and low-rise curtain wall up to four stories, our commercial cap. For taller projects, a specialty high-rise glazier is the right call.

Yes, Moffat installs and replaces storefront glass for retail, restaurant, and multi-tenant commercial properties across Larimer and Weld County. We offer tempered, laminated, and insulated commercial glass and retain existing framing where it is square and sound, which reduces cost and tenant disruption. Schedule an on-site measure to confirm scope.

Stock tempered storefront glass typically installs within five to ten business days from approved measurement. Custom-cut, laminated, or insulated configurations may run longer. Every project starts with an on-site measure, and our in-house tempering shortens lead time for tempered components compared to vendors who outsource fabrication out of state.

Yes, Moffat matches most common architectural storefront finishes, including clear anodized, dark bronze, black anodized, and standard painted finishes. An on-site assessment confirms whether a discontinued legacy finish can be matched or whether framing replacement should be scoped separately. We confirm match feasibility before fabrication, never after.

Yes, Moffat offers tempered safety glass, laminated glass for security and sound control, and insulated glass units (IGUs) for thermal performance. Tempered components are cut and tempered in our Northern Colorado shop, while laminated and IGU products are factory-sourced from the manufacturer. We help spec the right glass for the application.

A Herculite door is a frameless heavy-glass commercial door, typically half-inch or three-quarter-inch tempered glass, used for retail entries, restaurant entries, lobby doors, and conference-room entries. Moffat installs, replaces, and services Herculite doors and their commercial hardware: pivots, closers, and panic devices. Replacement glass is custom-ordered.

Yes, Moffat services commercial-door hardware on Herculite and aluminum storefront doors, including closer adjustment, pivot replacement, panic-hardware replacement, and lockset service. On-site service visits are scheduled within two business days of contact. Most hardware components are factory-ordered, so we confirm parts availability before scheduling the install.

Moffat's primary commercial hardware partner is FHC (Frameless Hardware Company), which covers Herculite doors, lobby doors, storefront entries, panic devices, closers, and pivots. We also service common storefront-system hardware on existing installations. FHC's commercial-grade catalog gives us hardware options for nearly every commercial door spec.

Yes, Moffat fabricates and tempers commercial heavy-glass office and conference-room partitions in our Northern Colorado shop. Typical lead time is one to two weeks from approved measurement, compared to two to three weeks for vendors who outsource to out-of-state fabricators. Standard specs are three-eighths or half-inch tempered glass with commercial-grade hardware, custom-cut to opening. With over a century of in-house craft behind every project, we control the spec and the schedule.

Three-eighths and half-inch tempered glass are the most common thicknesses for commercial heavy-glass partitions, with three-quarter-inch tempered used for larger architectural spans. All heavy-glass partitions are tempered safety glass meeting ANSI Z97.1 and CPSC 16 CFR 1201, custom-cut to the opening dimensions confirmed at on-site measure.

Partially. Thicker glass and laminated configurations reduce sound transmission, but glass partitions do not match the STC ratings of full drywall assemblies. Half-inch laminated glass typically rates STC 35–37. Full acoustic isolation requires sealed perimeter framing and a ceiling-deck connection, which we help scope realistically before fabrication.

Yes, Moffat installs full-wall commercial mirrors for fitness studios, gyms, and dance studios across Northern Colorado. We custom-cut mirror to spec, offer safety-backed mirror options, and use J-channel or clip mounting depending on wall conditions confirmed at on-site measure. Schedule a site visit to confirm scope and specs.

Moffat responds within two business days of contact to assess and quote commercial storefront glass repair. Custom storefront and Herculite replacement glass typically requires five to ten business days lead time from approved measurement, and we coordinate install scheduling with property managers and tenants to minimize business disruption during planned replacement.

Yes, Moffat services multi-property portfolios across Larimer and Weld County, with a single point of contact for recurring scopes including storefront repair, IGU replacement, and partition adjustments. Our three-location footprint (Evans, Loveland, and Fort Collins) supports multi-site response with standardized billing and scope documentation per property.

A foggy IGU means the perimeter seal between the panes has failed and moisture has entered the sealed airspace, creating visible condensation that cleaning cannot remove. The unit is rarely recoverable and typically requires replacement. Replacement IGUs are factory-ordered from the glass manufacturer, with a typical lead time of five to ten business days from approved measurement; the same across the industry, since every installer orders from the same factory supply chain. We retain the existing frame when it is square and sound.

Yes, when the storefront frame is sound and the broken pane can be safely removed, Moffat custom-cuts a replacement pane to match the existing thickness, tint, and tempering. Typical lead time is five to ten business days from approved measurement. Frame replacement is scoped separately if the framing itself is damaged.

Colorado does not require a state contractor license for glazing work, so no state license number applies. Moffat carries general liability and workers' compensation insurance, holds BBB Northern Colorado A+ accreditation, and is a member of the National Glass Association, the Shower Door Professionals Co-op, and the Greeley and Evans Chambers of Commerce. We also hold PCC safety certification, a Colorado workers' comp jobsite-safety credential. Insurance certificates and safety documentation are provided on request for spec compliance.

Yes, Moffat reviews architect specs and general contractor bid documents for low-rise commercial projects up to four stories. Our in-house fabrication and tempering capabilities expand glass-spec flexibility on partitions and doors. Spec submissions are accepted by email or web form, and we respond within two business days of receipt.

Moffat's commercial project process has four steps: on-site measure to confirm scope and dimensions, in-house fabrication and tempering at our Northern Colorado shop, schedule and install with Moffat technicians (never subcontracted) coordinated with the property manager or general contractor to minimize disruption, and a final walkthrough where every detail is confirmed before sign-off. Step two, in-house fabrication and tempering, is what compresses lead time compared to vendors who outsource, with over a century of craft behind every project.

Moffat serves commercial accounts across Larimer and Weld County from three locations: our Evans headquarters in Weld County, plus Loveland and Fort Collins in Larimer County. Commercial work covers Greeley, Loveland, Fort Collins, Windsor, Johnstown, Berthoud, Wellington, and surrounding Northern Colorado communities.

Moffat's commercial workmanship warranty covers one year from the date of project completion for adjustments and operational issues. Insulated glass units carry a ten-year pro-rated manufacturer warranty (labor not included), and other glass and hardware fall under the manufacturer's standard warranty. We follow the same industry standards as our competition, with warranty response within two business days.