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Confirm dimensions, thickness, make-up, coating, tint, pattern, safety markings, spacer, framing, gaskets, and sealants.
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Specialty construction Safety / clarity / performance
Commercial Glass Replacement
Replacement glazing for commercial windows, storefronts, curtain walls, entrances, and interior partitions, including safe temporary protection and perimeter seals.
Built around performance Details that matter
The finish is only as strong as the planning behind it.
Broken, fogged, scratched, or poorly performing glass affects safety, comfort, energy use, appearance, and water control. The replacement must match the opening, edge clearances, coatings, tint, safety classification, and surrounding framing system.
Moderno coordinates measurements, make-safe work, temporary boarding, glass identification, procurement, access, removal, setting materials, gaskets, sealants, cleaning, and final inspection for active commercial properties.
Applications Where we can help
Planned for real properties and real operating conditions.
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Insulated-glass unit replacement
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Storefront and curtain-wall glazing
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Commercial door and sidelite glass
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Tempered and laminated safety glass
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Interior partitions, mirrors, and feature glazing
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Emergency make-safe and temporary protection
Our scope Coordinated delivery
One team across the critical interfaces.
Make safe
Stabilize damaged areas, control debris, provide temporary boarding or protection, and establish safe public routes.
Replace
Remove the failed unit, prepare the frame, install compatible blocks, gaskets and seals, and set the new glass to required clearances.
Inspect
Check alignment, edge support, seals, drainage, appearance, operation, labels, and cleanliness before reopening the area.
Our process Clear from the start
Decisions resolved before they become site problems.
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Measure
Review the opening safely and capture the information needed to reproduce the required glass and installation method.
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Procure
Confirm make-up and lead time, coordinate samples or colour matching where needed, and plan access and temporary protection.
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Glaze
Control the work zone, remove and dispose of damaged glass, prepare the system, and install the replacement unit.
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Seal + release
Complete perimeter seals, clean the glazing and frames, test operable units, and remove protection after inspection.
Technical considerations No hidden handoffs
What we resolve with the project team.
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Safety glazing, heat treatment, laminated interlayers, coatings, tint, bird-friendly patterns, and visual matching
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Frame drainage, setting blocks, bite, edge clearances, gaskets, sealants, compatibility, and thermal movement
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Swing stages, lifts, sidewalk protection, interior access, tenant security, glass weight, and weather
Frequently asked Practical answers
What property teams want to know.
Can a fogged commercial window be repaired?
A fogged insulated-glass unit normally indicates a failed edge seal. The frame may be reusable, but the sealed glass unit generally requires replacement.
Can replacement glass match the existing façade?
The goal is a close match, but coatings, tint, age, viewing angle, and discontinued products can create variation. Samples or temporary comparison panels may be useful on sensitive façades.
Do you provide emergency glass make-safe service?
Yes. The immediate scope can include securing the area, removing unstable pieces, boarding or temporarily protecting the opening, measuring, and arranging permanent replacement.
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