Whether it’s a school, hospital, or a government building, selecting an effective fenestration system has always been a challenge. Most common fenestration systems for large non-residential projects include curtain walls and storefront system.

What is storefront windows?

Storefront is non-load bearing system that involves windows and an entrance system that extents between the floor and the top part of structure. It is a fine blend of steel reinforced PVC frames and glass that can easily bear strong, repetitive use and remain to be weather resistant. Unlike curtain wall system, storefront cannot bear the structural load and spans for only 2-3 stores of the structure. Nonetheless it combines aesthetics and energy efficiency as well as large glass panes that allow to showcase products very well. Are commercial windows more expensive than residential? In most cases commercial buildings require windows of a larger size than residential projects. Also, many builders choose to install colored Tilt and Turn windows for which increases their costs but simultaneously increase the value of property. Many homeowners decide to purchase regular white windows for residential projects which cost less than colored ones. This can explain the generalization about higher prices of commercial European windows when compared to residential ones.