Whether your business needs new windows, doors, or something else, setting up a glass installation can be exciting. If you're replacing the glass in your business, it's a good idea to consider a few upgrades that can help to protect your business, workers, and goods. Here are three things to consider asking your commercial glass installer about.

UV Resistance

These days, many people are aware of the threats that UV radiation can pose to skin. While you might feel safe inside, select UV rays can penetrate through standard glass, so you're not safe just because you're indoors. UV-resistant glass helps to filter out these dangerous rays, preventing them from passing through the glass. This can not only help to prevent damage to the skin and eyes of both you and your employees, but it can also help to protect the goods in your store. UV rays are responsible for bleaching products, which can potentially impact floor samples and window display products, so reducing UV will help to make these look vibrant for much longer.

Insulated

Another thing to consider is having your windows installed with insulation. Multi-layered windows and windows made of thicker material can help to keep out extreme heat and extreme cold, depending on the season. In turn, this means that you don't need to use internal cooling and heating as much as you ordinarily would. This can help to keep your energy bills down, your customers and employees comfortable, and may even help you to become a green business if that's your goal.

Security

Finally, laminated security glass windows or doors are a great choice for your business. These glass products are made with multiple layers, including a layer of thermoplastic between two layers of glass. While the external layers of glass can still be cracked, it typically becomes extremely difficult to actually break through the glass entirely. This will help to protect your business from major weather problems, as well as potential burglaries. Choosing this type of glass can help you to protect your goods, building, and may even protect customers and employees where normal glass could shatter and potentially hurt or cut someone.

A surprising number of differences and improvements can be made to your business just by taking care and selecting the best type of glass for your needs. If you're not sure where you should start, consider contacting a professional glass installer, like Boulevard Glass & Metal Inc, to discuss the available products and options you can choose from. You'll likely find that the improvements to your business are well worth the cost.