What is the Best Glass Option for Your Retail Store?

by Paven Nijjar
February 14, 2017

Tempered Glass vs Standard Glass:

Looking to upgrade the look of your retail store? Here are some of the benefits of choosing our Calgary high performance tempered glass to increase the value of your business.

Overview

It’s true that you never get a second chance at making a first impression. Even though there are many influences at work in the shopping experience, the look of a retail store holds the most sway in enticing customers through the door.

So whether you are looking for a quality glass product for your windows, storefront or shelves, our Calgary commercial glass team offers high performance tempered glass to suit all your individual requirements.

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High-Performance Tempered Glass vs Standard Glass

When choosing a glass product for your retail store, there are many different options available including standard and tempered glass.

Both are very popular types of commercial glass and have been used successfully in a number of different applications for many years.

When trying to choose between these two types of glass, here are a few different things to keep in mind:

Durability	One of the biggest differences between standard glass and tempered glass is the durability they provide. High performance tempered glass is four times stronger than regular glass and is more likely to stay intact over many years. In addition, you won’t have to worry about small things causing breakage, like you might with standard commercial glass, providing you with peace of mind.
Cost	The initial cost of buying tempered glass is usually higher than paying for a standard product. This is due to the extra processes involved in creating a tempered product. However, because tempered commercial glass is less likely to be damaged, you will save costs on repairs and replacements in the long run.
Safety	Another key difference where these two types of commercial glass differ is safety concerns. When standard glass breaks, it shatters into many sharp and jagged pieces. This can cause significant injury. When high-performance tempered glass breaks, it does so into smaller and more rounded pieces, keeping your customers & employees safe from injury.
Application	When deciding between tempered and standard glass, you may want to consider the application in which it will be used. If you are putting the commercial glass in a low-traffic area where it is unlikely to be touched, the standard glass may be sufficient. If your retail shop is in a very busy area, then the high-performance tempered glass would be the safest and wisest choice.

Where can High-Performance Tempered Glass be Used?

As an entrepreneur, the sight of potential customers walking past your store instead of coming in can be frustrating.

Investing in high-performance glass can increase the visual appeal of your store, enticing more clients to walk through the door.

Here are two ways high-quality commercial glass can help build your business:

1. Store Front

Potential customers certainly won’t want to come into your store if your shop front window is poorly taken care of. Any unsightly cracks, breaks or chips can cause doubt on your store’s security and indicate neglectfulness.

A clean and attractive exterior will set you apart from your competition and will get more customers eager to come through your doors.