Commercial glass door installation in Montrose, CO
Clean aluminum storefront entries that make the right first impression for retail, office, and mixed-use buildings.
The entrance is the first thing a customer or tenant sees. Aluminum storefront glass door systems deliver the professional, open aesthetic that commercial buildings need, with thermal performance that holds up in Western Colorado's climate swings. Innovate Window and Door installs aluminum storefront systems for new construction, remodels, and entrance replacements across the Montrose and Grand Junction region.
Aluminum storefront framing
Our aluminum frames are available in standard and thermally broken configurations. Thermally broken framing significantly reduces heat transfer through the door system, which matters in both the summer heat of Grand Junction and the cold winters across the higher-elevation communities we serve.
Commercial-grade door hardware
Storefront glass doors require hardware specified for their glass weight and usage frequency. We coordinate closers, panic hardware, locks, and ADA-compliant pulls as part of the door package so the hardware matches the door system and meets code requirements from day one.
ADA-compliant configurations
We design entrance systems that meet the ADA accessibility requirements for clear opening width, hardware operability, and threshold height, ensuring your building is compliant for all visitors and tenants.
Custom sizing and layout options
Storefront systems are configured to fit the opening, not the other way around. Single and double door configurations, sidelites, transoms, and full curtainwall integration are all available depending on what your entrance calls for.
What makes a commercial glass door system different from a standard door
Commercial glass door systems are engineered products. The aluminum frame, the glass panel, the closers, the latching hardware, and the threshold are all specified and installed as a coordinated system designed for commercial use patterns. A retail entrance might see hundreds of cycles per day. A door closer that holds up fine on a residential front door will fail quickly under that kind of load. Hardware specified for commercial storefront applications is built to a different durability standard.
That's why the specification and installation quality matter as much as the product choice. The aluminum storefront systems we install are commercial-grade from the ground up. When Innovate Window and Door installs them, we're selecting the right frame configuration for your wall type, the correct glass specification for the opening size and safety requirements, and hardware that matches the door's duty cycle.
We handle storefront glass door projects for a range of commercial building types:
- Retail storefronts and restaurant entries in Montrose and the Grand Junction corridor
- Office building main and secondary entrances
- Medical and professional office buildings requiring ADA-compliant entry systems
- Mixed-use and multi-tenant building common area entries
- Hospitality and institutional buildings across Western Colorado
For a complete picture of our commercial door capabilities, visit our commercial doors page. If your project also involves interior glass or window systems, see our storefront windows page.
Thermal performance and energy considerations for storefront entrances
Western Colorado's climate puts real demands on storefront systems. Grand Junction summers push triple digits. Mountain communities like Telluride and Gunnison see temperatures drop well below zero in winter. A storefront glass door system with a non-thermally-broken frame bleeds heat and cold directly through the aluminum, increasing energy costs and creating comfort problems near the entrance.
Thermally broken aluminum frames interrupt that heat path with a non-conductive barrier between the interior and exterior frame sections. Combined with insulating glass units (IGUs) in the door panels, this significantly reduces the thermal transfer through the entrance assembly. For buildings with HVAC systems running year-round, the energy savings from a properly specified storefront system add up over time.
We'll walk you through the frame and glass options during consultation so you can make an informed choice based on your building's location, orientation, and energy goals. The upfront cost difference between standard and thermally broken framing is smaller than most people expect, especially compared to the long-term operating cost difference.
Ready to discuss your project? Reach out to us for a free consultation, or learn more about our installation process and what a commercial project looks like from first contact to completion.
Aluminum doors for commercial entrances
When people search for aluminum doors, they are almost always describing a commercial storefront entrance: a slim aluminum frame around a large glass panel, the format that fronts nearly every retail shop, office, and restaurant. Aluminum is the right material for the job because it is strong enough to carry large glass in a narrow profile, it does not rot or rust, and it accepts durable anodized and painted finishes that hold up to constant public use.
Our aluminum storefront systems are available in standard and thermally broken framing, in clear anodized, dark bronze, black, and painted finishes, and in single and double door configurations with sidelites and transoms. For the residential equivalent of a large-glass door, our sliding glass doors, patio doors, and french doors pages cover the glass-door formats we install for homes.
Frequently asked questions
Standard commercial storefront doors are typically 3 feet wide, and double door configurations give you 6 feet of clear opening. For wider openings, we can incorporate sidelites (fixed glass panels beside the doors) or specify wider door leaves up to the manufacturer's maximum, which varies by system. For very wide openings requiring an unobstructed passage, automatic sliding or swinging door systems are a separate product category. We'll help you match the right configuration to your opening dimensions and traffic flow during the consultation.
Safety glazing is required by code in commercial door applications. Tempered glass is the most common choice: it's strong, and when it breaks it shatters into small rounded pieces rather than large sharp shards. Laminated safety glass is another option, particularly where security or wind load is a concern, since laminated glass holds together when broken rather than shattering. Insulating glass units (two panes with a gas fill between them) are specified for thermal performance. We'll identify the right glazing specification for your application, code requirements, and performance goals.
Meeting ADA requirements is a matter of proper specification and installation, not just product choice. The ADA requires a minimum 32-inch clear opening width (measured from the door face to the door stop when the door is open 90 degrees), door hardware that can be operated with a closed fist, a maximum opening force for interior doors, and compliant threshold heights. Aluminum storefront systems can be configured to meet these requirements; the key is specifying the right door width, hardware, and threshold from the start. We build ADA compliance into the specification rather than trying to retrofit it after installation.
Sometimes. If the existing frame is in good condition, structurally sound, and still level and plumb, it may be possible to replace just the door leaf and hardware. In practice, many frame replacement scenarios turn up issues with the existing frame: corrosion, accumulated damage from years of use, or frame sections that are no longer properly anchored to the surrounding construction. We'll assess the existing frame during the consultation and give you an honest opinion on whether replacement or repair is the right call for your situation.
Upgrade your commercial entrance
Request a consultation for storefront glass door installation or replacement at your Montrose-area commercial property.