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All-Glass Doors & Railings in Northern Colorado

Moffat Glass installs frameless commercial all-glass entry doors paired with matched glass railings for general contractors, architects, property managers, and hospitality operators across Northern Colorado, with entry-door panels, sidelights, transoms, and railing glass designed and fabricated as one architectural system in our own Northern Colorado shop. Most commercial entry-door and railing projects install in 1 to 2 weeks from approved measurement, compared with 2 to 3 weeks for vendors who outsource fabrication out-of-state. Since 1921, we have built our craft on low-rise commercial projects up to 4 stories across Larimer and Weld County.

Why All-Glass Entries and Railings Work

Matched all-glass entries and glass railings solve five problems on a commercial build-out at once. They read as premium architectural craft, the first-impression upgrade hotels, restaurants, retail flagships, and Class-A office build-outs need to compete at the entry. They share a finish family, a hardware family, and a panel thickness across the door, sidelights, transom, and railings, designed and fabricated as one system rather than coordinated across two vendors. They pull daylight deep into lobbies, mezzanines, and circulation spaces. Tempered, and where called for tempered-laminated, safety glass meets the IBC, ANSI Z97.1, and CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Cat. II requirements code officials need at bid across both the entry-door panels and the guardrail-height railings. And because the same Moffat team measures, fabricates, tempers, and installs every panel, GCs get a single point of accountability across the entry and railing scope. (See sibling Commercial Glass Installation & Heavy Glass Walls Northern Colorado for the heavy-glass wall capability, and Commercial Glass Panel Railings Northern Colorado for the railings-only standalone scope.)

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Entry Doors and Railing Systems

Moffat installs commercial all-glass entry doors and four glass railing systems, with finish families matched at the design conversation so the assembly reads as one architectural system.

Entry Doors:

  • Frameless All-Glass Swing Entry Doors (Herculite-style). 1/2" tempered heavy-glass panels secured top and bottom by patch fittings; spec'd for hotel lobbies, restaurant entries, retail flagships, and professional-services offices.
  • Sidelights and Transoms. 1/2" tempered panels integrated with the entry-door run for full-glass entrance walls in hospitality lobbies, restaurant vestibules, and retail flagships. (For framed commercial doors, see Commercial Window & Door Installation & Repair Northern Colorado.)
  • Integrated Hardware: Magnetic Locks, Mechanical Patch Locks, Panic Hardware. Patch fittings, magnetic and mechanical locks, electric strikes, panic hardware where code-required, closers, and pivots, spec'd per the building's security and access-control system.

Automatic door openers and ADA actuators are coordinated as a third-party install; Moffat sets the entry-door geometry so the installer drops in their operator without rework.

Railing Systems:

  • Frameless / Structural Glass Panel Railings. Panels secured by an embedded structural base shoe, no posts or top cap; spec'd for hotel mezzanines, restaurant terraces, and modern interior stair runs.
  • Post-and-Clamp Glass Railings. Panels held by stainless or aluminum posts with hidden base clamps; suited to multi-family balcony runs up to 4 stories and exterior decks where wind load favors visible support.
  • Standoff (Point-Fixed) Glass Railings. Panels mounted to fascia or wall via stainless-steel standoffs for a "floating" effect; a fit for retail and office mezzanines and Class-A architectural stair runs.
  • Top-Rail (Capped) Glass Railings. Panels finished with a continuous top cap, chosen where the building official requires a graspable rail on commercial stair runs and office build-outs.

All entry-door and railing scopes install across low-rise commercial up to 4 stories. (See how our in-house fabrication shapes your timeline.)

Glass Thickness, Patch Fittings, and Hardware

Commercial entry doors and railing runs typically spec at 1/2" tempered (3/4" available for taller panels or larger architectural spans), with 1/2" tempered-laminated on exterior railings subject to Front Range UV, freeze-thaw, and hail. Edge work and patch-fitting, hinge, or standoff cutouts are finished in-shop before tempering. Entry-door hardware spans top and bottom patch fittings, magnetic locks, mechanical patch locks, electric strikes for access control, and panic hardware where code-required for life-safety egress; 316 stainless is spec'd on exterior runs.

All commercial entry-door and railing glass meets ANSI Z97.1 Class A or CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Cat. II, with the International Building Code adopted in Colorado setting guardrail height under IBC §1015.3 (42" open sides, 34" stair runs), the 4-inch sphere rule under §1015.4, and load minimums under §1607.8. Automatic door openers and ADA actuators are coordinated as a third-party install; Moffat sets the entry-door geometry to receive the operator without rework.

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Commercial Applications Up to 4 Stories

Moffat installs matched all-glass entry doors and glass railings for low-rise commercial projects up to 4 stories across Northern Colorado. We do not bid high-rise residential towers, multi-story curtain wall above 4 stories, or large-scale building restoration. The cap is honest scope discipline, not apology, and architects and GCs read it as honesty in a market where competitors over-pitch scope.

Within that scope, hotel lobby entries pair with mezzanine and rooftop railings; restaurant vestibules with outdoor dining terrace railings; retail flagships with mezzanine and balcony railings; Class-A office and professional-services entries with atrium and stair railings; mixed-use lobbies with balcony and stair railings. TI work spans the Greeley and Evans hospitality and retail corridor, Loveland mixed-use, Fort Collins professional services, retail, and hotel, and the Windsor and Johnstown commercial corridor.

For residential glass entry doors, interior glass doors, and home glass-door repair, see Glass Door Installation & Repair in Northern Colorado.

Why GCs and Architects Specify Moffat

Since 1921, Moffat has cut, tempered, and installed custom heavy glass across Northern Colorado from three locations (Evans HQ, Loveland, Fort Collins) serving Larimer and Weld County. We hold BBB Northern Colorado A+ accreditation, NGA membership, and PCC (Partners in Construction, Colorado Workers' Comp) safety certification for commercial bid qualification, plus Shower Door Professionals Co-op affiliation and Greeley and Evans Chamber memberships.

Entry-door patch fittings, locks, and railing hardware are paired with systems from FHC (Frameless Hardware Company), our commercial hardware partner on low-rise work up to 4 stories. Every install is handled by Moffat technicians, never subcontracted, on an industry-standard workmanship warranty backed by 100+ years of in-house craft.

Discuss Your TI Scope

Custom commercial all-glass entries and matched railings start with a site walk and an approved spec. Bring your TI plans, drawings, or scope notes, and we will walk the build sequence with your GC, architect, or property manager, then fabricate and temper the entry-door and railing panels in our Northern Colorado shop. Spec submissions accepted by email or web form, with a response within 2 business days.

All-Glass Door and Railing FAQs

What is an all-glass entry door?+

An all-glass entry door is a frameless commercial entry built from a heavy-glass tempered panel, secured top and bottom by patch fittings rather than a traditional door frame. Common in hotel lobbies, restaurant entries, retail flagships, and professional-services offices, often paired with sidelights, a transom, and glass railings as a unified architectural entrance.

What thickness of glass is used in commercial all-glass entry doors and railings?+

Commercial all-glass entry doors typically spec at 1/2-inch tempered; commercial glass railings spec at 1/2-inch tempered for interior runs or 1/2-inch tempered-laminated for exterior runs to handle UV, freeze-thaw, and Front Range hail. 3/4-inch tempered is available for taller entry-door panels or larger architectural-span railings. All commercial entry-door and railing glass meets ANSI Z97.1 Class A or CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Cat. II safety glazing. Colorado adopts the International Building Code and Colorado amendments, not the California Building Code. Final spec confirmed at the on-site measure.

How tall a commercial building does Moffat work on?+

Moffat handles low-rise commercial projects up to 4 stories across Northern Colorado, covering all-glass entries, sidelights and transoms, frameless, post-and-clamp, standoff, and top-rail railings, and matched mezzanine runs. We do not bid high-rise residential towers, multi-story curtain wall above 4 stories, or large-scale building restoration. Share your project floor count at quote request to confirm scope fit.

How long does commercial all-glass door and railing fabrication and installation take?+

Most commercial all-glass door and railing projects install in 1 to 2 weeks from approved measurement at Moffat, versus 2 to 3 weeks for vendors who outsource fabrication. Lead time reflects in-house cutting, edging, drilling, and tempering in our Northern Colorado shop; tempered-laminated exterior runs add a brief bonding step but stay inside the window. Submit your TI plans to lock your timeline.

See: See how our in-house fabrication shapes your timeline →

Do you coordinate with GCs and architects on tenant improvement (TI) projects for entries and railings?+

Yes. Moffat coordinates with GCs, architects, property managers, and TI teams on low-rise commercial entry-door and railing projects: spec review, GC sequence coordination, off-hours install for operational properties, third-party opener coordination, and joint walkthroughs. Spec submissions accepted by email or web form, with a response within 2 business days.

Does Moffat install automatic door openers or ADA actuators?+

No. Openers and ADA actuators are installed by a third-party operator specialist. Moffat fabricates and installs the entry-door panel, sidelights, transom, and patch-fitting hardware, and sets the entry-door geometry so the third-party installer can drop in their operator without rework. Coordination happens at the site walk and install stage. Tell us your operator scope at quote request.

Start Your Commercial Glass Project

Bring premium architectural craft to your next commercial entry with matched all-glass entry doors and glass railings fabricated and tempered in our Northern Colorado shop, designed as one architectural system across the door, sidelights, transom, and railings. Since 1921, Moffat has built its craft on low-rise commercial work up to 4 stories across Larimer and Weld County, with the same team measuring, fabricating, and installing every panel. Share your TI plans, drawings, or scope notes with your GC, architect, or property manager copied, and we will walk the site, confirm spec, and fabricate the entries and railings in-house on a schedule tuned to your TI sequence.

What People Are Saying

Awesome company, quick response time, and friendly people!

"Our business main window glass broke in the morning as we were coming in, Moffat was called and they replaced the glass the same day. Awesome company, quick response time, and friendly people!"

Verified Review Chris G.

I am so happy with my finished job!

"I am so happy with my finished job! They did amazing and were very responsive with any questions or issues that came up. Amber was absolutely phenomenal! She was right on top of everything and making sure that I was satisfied."

Verified Review OB Trucking

Thank you

"Rene did an amazing job with a huge, double pane window on our porch. He was courteous, professional, and took the time to answer all my questions. He put everything back in place perfectly when the job was complete. I appreciate his dedication to duty and craftsmanship. Thank you."

Verified Review Travis M.

Highly recommend the company.

"From the people on the phone to the service technician, everyone was courteous and professional. Everything went exactly as was told me. The service technician, Daniel, was extremely pleasant and knowledgeable. He did a terrific job. Highly recommend the company."

Verified Review Randy H.

Moffat has delivered!

"Absolutely love Moffat Glass. We have worked with them for over 20 years and have always received great customer services and quality install on our items—from creating a new glass table top for our living room coffee table, to updating all our house screens, to installing screens and storm windows on our wrap-around porch, Moffat has delivered!"

Verified Review Debra Kaye H.

We've used Moffat Glass in the past and will continue our loyalty to them based on their high quality service and products.

"JR and Anthony installed our shower doors and they look AWESOME!! They were timely, friendly, thorough, clean and took time to explain how to care for shower doors. We are very pleased with the service from Moffat Glass. It was exactly 3 weeks from the time we called in to have someone come measure to having the doors installed. We've used Moffat Glass in the past and will continue our loyalty to them based on their high quality service and products."

Verified Review Jody H.

Thank you guys for your nice work!

"Anthony and Jr did an awesome job! They are very professional and get the work done quick while leaving it looking nice. We are very happy with the glass they put in our shower. It definitely was the missing piece and now it is complete! Thank you guys for your nice work!"

Verified Review Kiara Y.

We are very happy with Moffat Glass

"We wanted to let everyone know that Anthony & Junior did an Amazing job on installing our shower door. The workmanship was great. Very professional. We love our shower door. They took the time to tell us how to clean the door. We are very happy with Moffat Glass. Thank you Amber for all your help with our shower door. David & Linda"

Verified Review Linda R.

I do not hesitate to recommend Moffat Glass

"We needed our patio screen door replaced. Moffat answered the phone (something that 3 other businesses did not do), scheduled someone to come measure the same day, manufactured our non-standard sized door and installed it within a week. We have yet to hear from the other businesses we contacted who told us they would 'get right back' to us. The quality of customer service was very good. Everyone was friendly, professional, and expressed appreciation for our business. I do not hesitate to recommend Moffat Glass. They have been in Greeley for a long time and I can see why they have lasted."

Verified Review Mary A.

I will absolutely be using Moffat again and I highly recommend them!

"I'm very thankful to have worked with Moffat glass. I needed a large piece of glass for my hotel with special cuts and Moffat nailed it perfectly! The installers are very careful and did an amazing job. Amber was the one always taking my phone calls and she is a pleasure to work with. Very knowledgeable and patient. I will absolutely be using Moffat again and I highly recommend them!"

Verified Review Ray M.

Thank you Moffat, for another job well done.

"Anytime I have a project that requires a skill level greater than I can provide, I call Moffat. I've relied on them for many years. They're always on time and always get the job done in a most efficient manner. The workmanship is always second to none. Thank you Moffat, for another job well done."

Verified Review Rpger B.

I highly recommend Moffat Glass!

"Anthony and John did a great job installing our shower frame and glass! They answered my questions before starting their work. We thoroughly enjoyed working with Moffat Glass. Amber was a great help on the phone and took the time to answer my questions and concerns. I highly recommend Moffat Glass!"

Verified Review Jim N.

Awesome company, quick response time, and friendly people!

"Our business main window glass broke in the morning as we were coming in, Moffat was called and they replaced the glass the same day. Awesome company, quick response time, and friendly people!"

Verified Review Chris G.

I am so happy with my finished job!

"I am so happy with my finished job! They did amazing and were very responsive with any questions or issues that came up. Amber was absolutely phenomenal! She was right on top of everything and making sure that I was satisfied."

Verified Review OB Trucking

Thank you

"Rene did an amazing job with a huge, double pane window on our porch. He was courteous, professional, and took the time to answer all my questions. He put everything back in place perfectly when the job was complete. I appreciate his dedication to duty and craftsmanship. Thank you."

Verified Review Travis M.

Highly recommend the company.

"From the people on the phone to the service technician, everyone was courteous and professional. Everything went exactly as was told me. The service technician, Daniel, was extremely pleasant and knowledgeable. He did a terrific job. Highly recommend the company."

Verified Review Randy H.

Moffat has delivered!

"Absolutely love Moffat Glass. We have worked with them for over 20 years and have always received great customer services and quality install on our items—from creating a new glass table top for our living room coffee table, to updating all our house screens, to installing screens and storm windows on our wrap-around porch, Moffat has delivered!"

Verified Review Debra Kaye H.

We've used Moffat Glass in the past and will continue our loyalty to them based on their high quality service and products.

"JR and Anthony installed our shower doors and they look AWESOME!! They were timely, friendly, thorough, clean and took time to explain how to care for shower doors. We are very pleased with the service from Moffat Glass. It was exactly 3 weeks from the time we called in to have someone come measure to having the doors installed. We've used Moffat Glass in the past and will continue our loyalty to them based on their high quality service and products."

Verified Review Jody H.

Thank you guys for your nice work!

"Anthony and Jr did an awesome job! They are very professional and get the work done quick while leaving it looking nice. We are very happy with the glass they put in our shower. It definitely was the missing piece and now it is complete! Thank you guys for your nice work!"

Verified Review Kiara Y.

We are very happy with Moffat Glass

"We wanted to let everyone know that Anthony & Junior did an Amazing job on installing our shower door. The workmanship was great. Very professional. We love our shower door. They took the time to tell us how to clean the door. We are very happy with Moffat Glass. Thank you Amber for all your help with our shower door. David & Linda"

Verified Review Linda R.

I do not hesitate to recommend Moffat Glass

"We needed our patio screen door replaced. Moffat answered the phone (something that 3 other businesses did not do), scheduled someone to come measure the same day, manufactured our non-standard sized door and installed it within a week. We have yet to hear from the other businesses we contacted who told us they would 'get right back' to us. The quality of customer service was very good. Everyone was friendly, professional, and expressed appreciation for our business. I do not hesitate to recommend Moffat Glass. They have been in Greeley for a long time and I can see why they have lasted."

Verified Review Mary A.

I will absolutely be using Moffat again and I highly recommend them!

"I'm very thankful to have worked with Moffat glass. I needed a large piece of glass for my hotel with special cuts and Moffat nailed it perfectly! The installers are very careful and did an amazing job. Amber was the one always taking my phone calls and she is a pleasure to work with. Very knowledgeable and patient. I will absolutely be using Moffat again and I highly recommend them!"

Verified Review Ray M.

Thank you Moffat, for another job well done.

"Anytime I have a project that requires a skill level greater than I can provide, I call Moffat. I've relied on them for many years. They're always on time and always get the job done in a most efficient manner. The workmanship is always second to none. Thank you Moffat, for another job well done."

Verified Review Rpger B.

I highly recommend Moffat Glass!

"Anthony and John did a great job installing our shower frame and glass! They answered my questions before starting their work. We thoroughly enjoyed working with Moffat Glass. Amber was a great help on the phone and took the time to answer my questions and concerns. I highly recommend Moffat Glass!"

Verified Review Jim N.
01/12
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