Here are some glass manufacturers and suppliers in the Tampa Bay area. You can purchase the glass directly from them, and we will handle the installation for you.
West Coast Glass & Mirror – Tampa, FL Binswanger Glass – Tampa, FL Architectural Glass Services, Inc. – Tampa, FL Glass Doctor of Tampa Bay – Tampa Bay, FL Custom Glass & Mirror of Tampa Bay – Clearwater, FL Apex Glass & Mirror – St. Petersburg, FL
Taking care of broken glass in a commercial shop is extremely important.
Why?
It can potentially cause loss of customers The property can become vulnerable to vandalism or theft A storefront without glass looks unprofessional and unsafe
Because many commercial glass panels require special orders, there is often a temporary alternative, such as installing acrylic (plexiglass). While acrylic is not ideal for long-term use, it can be a practical short-term solution to secure the property and maintain appearance until the proper glass is installed.
If you only need glass material, you can find it at Ready Glass. They are a local manufacturer offering all types of glass. Here is their website. https://readygm.com/
Open Monday – Friday 8am to 4pm
Address: 1090 East 16 Street, Hialeah, FL 33010
Phone: (305) 889-2000
Fax: (305) 889-2003
E-mail: info@readygm.com
Tempered glass (also called safety glass) is heat-treated to be stronger and safer than regular glass. Here are the main types used in residential and commercial projects:
1. Clear Tempered Glass
Standard transparent safety glass Used for windows, sliding doors, storefronts
2. Frosted / Acid-Etched Tempered Glass
Privacy glass Bathrooms, offices, partitions
3. Tinted Tempered Glass
Bronze, gray, green, blue Reduces glare and heat Common in South Florida homes
4. Low-Iron Tempered Glass
Extra clear (no green edge) High-end showers, displays
5. Laminated Tempered Glass
Two tempered panes bonded with interlayer Stronger, safer, sound-reducing Used for impact & hurricane applications
6. Ceramic Frit Tempered Glass
Printed pattern baked into the glass Decorative + solar control Commercial buildings, railings
7. Heat-Soaked Tempered Glass
Tested to reduce spontaneous breakage Used in high-risk installations
8. Patterned Tempered Glass
Textured designs (reeded, rain, etc.) Privacy with light transmission
Quick pro note (from real-world installs):
Once glass is tempered, it cannot be cut or drilled. All sizes, holes, and notches must be done before tempering.
A half-circle window is not cut with a regular knife. It is mainly a special-order item.
You can always install temporary plexiglass and use different cutting methods as a short-term solution.
In Pembroke Pines, Florida, there is no factory that fabricates this type of window on demand, but you can find local suppliers that sell plexiglass to use temporarily while you wait for the permanent window to be ordered and fabricated.
The sliding glass door is broken and requires replacement. The glass size is non-standard, and tempered glass must be custom ordered. Estimated lead time is approximately 2–3 weeks. Customer was informed of the timeline and possible delays associated with custom fabrication
The service was performed in Boca Raton, in a homeowners association where work is not allowed on weekends.
We went to a local shop to purchase a temporary acrylic (plexiglass) sheet until the original tempered glass is delivered.
