Aluminum and glass doors provide an unbeatable combination of durability, high visibility, and modern aesthetics, crucial for attracting foot traffic in Washington DC. Aluminum is light, corrosion-resistant, and low-maintenance, while the glass maximizes natural light and product display. Prestine Glass Solutions' Experience ensures these doors are paired with heavy-duty hardware to withstand high-traffic commercial use, maintaining a professional and secure appearance.

Yes. While our primary focus is on glass and aluminum storefronts, Prestine Glass Solutions provides and installs heavy-duty hollow metal (steel) doors and frames for rear entrances, utility rooms, and fire-rated openings in Washington DC commercial buildings. Our Expertise extends to ensuring these security doors are properly anchored, fitted with the correct fire-rated hardware, and aligned for robust security and code compliance.

Absolutely. Prestine Glass Solutions provides custom-fabricated door solutions, a necessary service given the varied architecture in Washington DC, especially in historic neighborhoods. Our Expert team takes precise measurements and works with manufacturers to craft doors tailored to non-standard widths, heights, or even specialized archways, ensuring a perfect, structurally sound fit where off-the-shelf units won't work.

Automatic sliding glass doors are excellent for high-traffic areas like lobbies and retail centers because they are touchless, ADA-compliant, and manage pedestrian flow efficiently. Prestine Glass Solutions' Expertise includes the professional installation of the entire automatic system (sensors, tracks, and motors), guaranteeing smooth, reliable operation and meeting all Washington DC safety standards for automatic doors.

Yes, we install high-quality, solid-core commercial wood doors often favored for their superior sound attenuation and classic aesthetic in high-end offices, restaurants, and hotels in Washington DC. Prestine Glass Solutions ensures these doors are mounted in durable commercial frames, equipped with proper hardware, and, when required, feature fire-rated cores to meet life safety codes while maintaining a luxurious appearance.

For high-traffic areas, Prestine Glass Solutions recommends Grade 1 heavy-duty hydraulic door closers, often with concealed designs for aesthetic appeal. Our Expertise specifies closers that meet ADA requirements for opening force and are fully adjustable for closing speed and latching action, which is essential for ensuring smooth, controlled operation and preventing door slamming in Washington DC buildings.

Yes, upgrading and installing new panic hardware is a core service. Prestine Glass Solutions ensures the panic bars, or crash bars, are correctly rated for the building’s occupancy and are legally compliant with egress codes in Washington DC. Our Expert installation guarantees that these crucial life safety devices operate flawlessly, allowing fast, safe exit during an emergency.

Absolutely. We integrate electronic access control (EAC) into new commercial door installations, coordinating with your security vendor. Our Expertise includes installing the required door hardware, such as electric strikes, magnetic locks (mag locks), electrified hinges, and mounting keypads or card readers, ensuring a seamless, high-security entryway for your Washington DC premises.

Commercial doors, especially glass and steel, are significantly heavier and undergo many more cycles than residential doors. Prestine Glass Solutions uses heavy-weight ball-bearing hinges or rugged floor pivots rated for millions of cycles. Our Authoritative selection prevents hinge failure, door sagging, and ensures smooth, consistent operation for your high-traffic Washington DC entryway over its lifespan.

ADA compliance is non-negotiable. Prestine Glass Solutions ensures the door provides the minimum clear opening width, the threshold height is minimized, the door closer is set to the correct opening force (no more than 5 lbs.), and pull/push hardware is installed at the correct height. Our Expertise guarantees that your Washington DC entry doors are fully accessible, avoiding potential penalties and legal issues.

Prestine Glass Solutions prioritizes ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 heavy-duty commercial hardware for exterior doors in Washington DC, which is the highest security rating. This includes commercial mortise locks or robust cylindrical locksets that are reinforced for maximum durability and resistance to forced entry, providing a high level of Trustworthiness and protection for your commercial assets.

Fire-rated door installation requires absolute precision and compliance with NFPA 80. Prestine Glass Solutions installs the entire labeled fire door assembly (door, frame, hardware, and glass lite) that matches the wall's fire-rating (e.g., 20, 60, or 90 minutes). Our Authoritative team ensures the door is self-closing and self-latching, a critical requirement for life safety codes in Washington DC commercial buildings.

Yes. For high-security doors, Prestine Glass Solutions installs fire-rated glass lites where required, or laminated/security glass in non-fire-rated doors. Laminated glass, held together by an interlayer, remains in the frame upon impact, providing a crucial layer of security against smash-and-grab attempts, a key security feature we recommend for Washington DC storefronts.

We rigorously follow all critical local and national codes, including DC Building Code (DCBC), NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code), NFPA 80 (Fire Doors), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Prestine Glass Solutions' Authoritative knowledge of these regulations ensures every door installation is safe, secure, accessible, and passes inspection without issue in the Washington DC area.

Achieving a tight weather seal is paramount for energy efficiency. Prestine Glass Solutions ensures the frame is plumb and square, and installs commercial-grade perimeter weatherstripping, door sweeps, and thresholds that create a continuous seal when the door is closed. Our installation Expertise prevents drafts, moisture intrusion, and heat loss, protecting your Washington DC business from varying weather.

Yes. As part of the installation process, Prestine Glass Solutions coordinates with your security company to mount and wire new magnetic door position switches (D.P.S.) or contacts within the frame or door leaf. This integration ensures that your new commercial door system immediately communicates its secure status to your existing alarm system, demonstrating a seamless, Trustworthy security upgrade for your Washington DC property.

Yes, we install specialized ballistic-rated door systems. This requires installing a heavy-duty steel or aluminum frame and a certified bullet-resistant door slab (with a specific UL rating). Prestine Glass Solutions' Expertise in high-security applications ensures the entire assembly (door, frame, hardware, and glazing) is certified and properly installed for the specified threat level, providing an Authoritative security solution for high-risk Washington DC businesses.

A typical single door replacement, including frame adjustment and hardware installation, usually takes 4 to 8 hours. A multi-door storefront project takes longer. Prestine Glass Solutions, using highly Experienced crews and efficient processes, minimizes disruption by completing the work safely and quickly, ensuring your Washington DC business maintains operational continuity.

Yes. Our service includes the complete removal and responsible disposal of the old door, frame, and associated debris. Prestine Glass Solutions handles all demolition and cleanup, adhering to all Washington DC environmental and waste disposal regulations. This demonstrates our commitment to a full-service, hassle-free, and Trustworthy installation process for our commercial clients.

Yes, we work on both new construction and retrofits. For new construction in Washington DC, Prestine Glass Solutions coordinates with general contractors to ensure the rough openings are dimensionally correct, and we install the door and frame assemblies according to architectural specifications, lending our specific Expertise to the project build team.

Safety and security are paramount. Our site managers establish secure work zones with barriers, signs, and temporary pedestrian routing. For exterior doors, the opening is never left exposed; we manage the process to immediately transfer from the old door to the new door or install a temporary security barrier. Our Trustworthiness is built on minimizing risk to the public and your assets in Washington DC.

We require minimal coordination beyond ensuring the work area is clear of merchandise and providing a dedicated point of contact. Prestine Glass Solutions' Expert team manages the materials, scheduling, and labor entirely, ensuring a smooth and Trustworthy process that allows your Washington DC business to focus on its operations.

Absolutely. The final step of any installation is a comprehensive quality review. Our technicians conduct an Authoritative inspection, testing the swing, latching, lock function, closer speed, and hardware alignment to ensure the door operates flawlessly and meets all safety and accessibility codes before signing off on the project.

Prestine Glass Solutions provides a comprehensive warranty package that includes both the manufacturer’s warranty on the door slab and hardware (often 1–10 years depending on the component) and our own workmanship warranty. This dual assurance provides Trustworthy protection against defects in materials and installation, securing your investment in the Washington DC area.

Regular, preventative maintenance is key. Prestine Glass Solutions recommends annual or bi-annual service checks to inspect the door closer fluid, tighten hinge screws, lubricate locks, and ensure the weatherstripping remains intact. This proactive approach, guided by our maintenance Expertise, prevents high-traffic wear from causing expensive long-term damage.

Humidity and temperature swings can stress door seals and metal components. Prestine Glass Solutions addresses this by installing only highly corrosion-resistant materials (aluminum, galvanized steel) and utilizing full perimeter gasketing. Our Experience in the DMV ensures your door systems are engineered and sealed to withstand the region's specific weather challenges.

Yes. While we specialize in installation, Prestine Glass Solutions offers 24/7 Emergency Service for door repair and board-up across Washington DC. Our Expert technicians are trained to diagnose and repair door and hardware failures on systems installed by any company, providing rapid and reliable Trustworthiness when your security is compromised.

Yes, we plan for the future. Prestine Glass Solutions can install an accessible, reinforced commercial frame that is prepped with raceways (internal channels) for low-voltage wiring. This Expert forethought allows for the easy and clean addition of keyless entry, access control, or remote locking hardware down the road without costly demolition.

Absolutely. The installation price covers all necessary adjustments. Prestine Glass Solutions' Authoritative process is not complete until the door swings freely, latches securely without needing to be forced, and the closer is perfectly tuned to control the door's speed and final closing action, ensuring optimal performance for your Washington DC business from day one.