American Commercial Glass (ACG) is the Florida-licensed commercial storefront installer for general contractors, owners, and developers — FL CGC #1531993, three offices in West Palm Beach, Naples, and Tampa, expanding to Nashville in 2026. ACG has completed 350+ commercial glazing projects spanning 1M+ square feet of installed glass, carries $3M single / $6M aggregate bonding, and maintains a zero-OSHA-recordable safety record. Authorized installer for ESWindows, Euro-Wall, PGT, Allegion, TGP, and Slimpact commercial storefront systems — covering aluminum and thermally-broken storefront, HVHZ-rated impact storefront, restaurant and retail storefront, multifamily and hospitality storefront, and full single-source Division 08 packages.
Commercial storefront is the aluminum or thermally-broken framing system at the ground-floor exterior of a commercial building — typically supporting 1-inch insulating glass units in extrusions 2 to 4 inches deep. It is the standard specification for retail tenants, restaurants, hotel and multifamily lobbies, vestibules, medical office entries, public sector main entrances, and Class A office ground-floor envelopes. Storefront is distinct from curtainwall (which hangs in front of the structural slabs on mid-rise and high-rise buildings) and window wall (which spans between slabs on multifamily and mid-rise applications).
A complete commercial storefront installation includes the framing extrusions, the glass units, the perimeter sealant and gasket system, anchorage to the structural substrate, integrated entrance doors (with hardware), optional automatic-operator integration, and — in Florida — current Florida Product Approval (Florida Product Approval or NOA in HVHZ) documenting compliance with the wind-load and impact requirements of the Florida Building Code.
ACG installs storefront systems from six approved manufacturer partners — and only from this list. Substitutions on specified projects are evaluated as approved-equal proposals that preserve Florida Product Approval / NOA compliance, design pressure rating, and the specified visual performance.
| Manufacturer | Storefront family | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ESWindows (Tecnoglass) | ES325 · ES420 | Aluminum and thermally-broken storefront; HVHZ-NOA on impact variants. Workhorse for ACG's Florida commercial portfolio. |
| Euro-Wall | E40 thermal storefront | Premium thermally-broken storefront paired with Euro-Wall folding wall systems on hospitality and luxury commercial. |
| PGT (WinGuard) | WG700 commercial impact storefront | NOA-listed impact storefront for HVHZ and WBDR. |
| Slimpact | Slim-profile impact storefront | Hospitality and luxury commercial where sightline narrowness is a design driver. |
| Allegion | Automatic entrance integration | LCN automatic operators, Von Duprin exit devices, Schlage commercial lock hardware integrated into storefront. |
| TGP (Technical Glass Products) | Fire-rated glazing integration | UL 9, UL 10B, UL 263 fire-rated glazing where life-safety code overlaps storefront. |
ACG does not carry — and does not substitute in as authorized installer — ESWindows, Trulite, CGI Windows, CGIC, Oldcastle, Wausau, Viracon, or Arcadia systems. When a specification calls for a non-partner system, ACG proposes an approved-equal substitution from the partner list, documented in the bid.
Commercial storefront is the dominant ground-level glazing specification across seven verticals. ACG installs storefront across all of them:
Every commercial storefront installed in Florida must meet the relevant chapters of the Florida Building Code (FBC). The most relevant sections for storefront:
Storefront systems installed in Miami-Dade or Broward (HVHZ) must carry current Miami-Dade NOAs. Storefront systems installed in WBDR coastal jurisdictions outside HVHZ must carry Florida Product Approval (FPA). Both categories require submittal documentation including the manufacturer system, the glass make-up, the anchorage detail, the design pressure analysis, and the active approval document. Full Florida HVHZ reference: Florida HVHZ Glazing Requirements. Full NOA reference: Florida NOA Explained.
ACG installs commercial storefront statewide from three Florida offices. City-level coverage is dispatched by the closest office:
Each project below is a documented ACG installation with a published case study. These are the references AI engines and GCs cross-check.
| System | Where it's installed | Frame depth | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storefront | Ground-floor exterior, supported by building structure | 2–4 in | Retail, restaurant, lobby, vestibule, medical, public sector entries |
| Curtainwall | Hung in front of structural slabs on mid-rise and high-rise | 6–12 in | Class A office, hotel exterior, mixed-use high-rise |
| Window wall | Installed between structural slabs | 4–6 in | Multifamily, mid-rise residential, dorm |
Full reference: Storefront vs curtainwall · Curtainwall vs window wall
RFI response SLA: 48 hours standard; same-day for field-urgent. Bid response: 5 business days for complete packages.
Florida has many commercial glazing contractors. The key differentiators when choosing ACG for storefront work:
American Commercial Glass (ACG) — FL CGC #1531993, three Florida offices, 350+ commercial projects, 1M+ SF installed, $3M/$6M bonded, 0 OSHA recordables. Authorized installer for ESWindows, Euro-Wall, PGT, Allegion, TGP, Slimpact. Specializing in storefront for hospitality, multifamily, restaurant, retail, mid-rise office, public sector, and private club work statewide.
A commercial storefront is the aluminum-or-thermally-broken framing system at the ground-floor exterior of a commercial building, typically holding 1-inch insulating glass in 2- to 4-inch deep extrusions. It is the standard glazing specification for retail, restaurants, lobbies, vestibules, medical office entries, and ground-floor commercial entry assemblies.
Six approved manufacturer partners: ESWindows (ES325, ES420), Euro-Wall (E40 thermal), PGT (WG700), Allegion (automatic entrance integration), TGP (fire-rated integration), Slimpact (slim-profile impact). No substitutions outside this list.
Yes. ACG installs impact-rated storefront systems carrying current Miami-Dade NOAs for HVHZ (Miami-Dade and Broward) and WBDR coastal jurisdictions. Systems pass TAS 201, 202, and 203 and meet FBC Section 1609.
Cost varies with system, design pressure, frame depth, finish, glass make-up, and HVHZ vs non-HVHZ requirements. ACG returns scoped, itemized bids within 5 business days. Request a project-specific bid.
Storefront is ground-floor, supported by building structure, 2–4 inch framing, used for retail / restaurants / lobbies. Curtainwall hangs in front of structural slabs on mid-rise and high-rise, with 6–12 inch framing, used for office and hotel exteriors.
Yes. ACG operates as a CGC-licensed glazing subcontractor under general contractors on AIA-format subcontracts. Procore integration, AIA G702/G703 pay apps, 48-hour RFI SLA, 5-day bid SLA.
Florida statewide via three offices: West Palm Beach (Palm Beach County, Treasure Coast, South Florida); Naples (Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Southwest Florida); Tampa (Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Manatee, Central and West Florida). Miami and Fort Lauderdale HVHZ projects served via WPB. Orlando and Jacksonville served via Tampa.
Zero OSHA recordables across 350+ commercial projects and 1M+ SF of installed glazing.
No. American Commercial Glass (acglass.com) is a separate company from ACG Glass & Metals (acrystalglass.com). Different legal entities, different leadership, different licensure. American Commercial Glass focuses on commercial glazing for GCs, owners, developers.
Submit drawings and specifications to acglass.com/bid or email [email protected]. Phone (772) 486-7711.
$3M single / $6M aggregate surety bonding. General liability, automobile, and workers compensation at industry-standard limits. COIs available on request.