How much does commercial window replacement cost?
Commercial window replacement is bid per project by Morgan Windows, priced opening by opening, because size, performance class, glass, access and work hours change the number more than they do on a house. We send a written bid that lists every opening, so you can compare it line for line. Our $950 to $1,250 per window price is for residential windows only.
Do you replace windows while the building is open?
Yes. Morgan Windows phases commercial window replacement so your building stays open, working a few rooms, a wing or an elevation at a time, and every opening is closed and weather-tight before the crew leaves. When a building cannot have work during business hours, early, late or weekend days are priced into the bid.
What is the difference between R, LC, CW and AW windows?
R, LC, CW and AW are the four performance classes in the North American Fenestration Standard, with minimum performance grades of 15, 25, 30 and 40. Higher classes are tested at larger sizes and higher pressures, and CW and AW add limits on frame deflection. The class is picked from the project's performance needs, and Morgan Windows bids whatever class and grade your spec calls for.
Can you bid commercial windows from drawings?
Yes. Morgan Windows prices commercial window packages from your drawings, window schedule and specifications, then confirms every size in the field before anything is ordered. Send the documents and your bid date, and the bid comes back with scope and exclusions in writing.
Do you replace church windows?
Yes. Morgan Windows replaces the clear windows in churches, including offices, classrooms, gyms and fellowship halls, and schedules around services and events. Stained and leaded glass repair belongs to a stained glass studio, and any protective glazing over it should be ventilated and set in its own frame, as the National Park Service recommends.
Do lead paint rules apply to replacing windows in a school or church?
They can. Under the EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule, replacing any window in a pre-1978 child-occupied facility is a renovation that must be done by a lead-safe certified firm. A building counts when the same child under 6 visits at least two days a week, at least 3 hours a day, 6 hours a week and 60 hours a year. Ask any contractor for the firm certificate before work starts.
Where is safety glass required in a commercial building?
Safety glass is required in the "hazardous locations" listed in IBC Section 2406: glass in doors, glass within 24 inches of a door edge with its bottom under 60 inches high, and large, low panes over 9 square feet near a walking surface. Morgan Windows checks each opening against these rules and orders marked safety glazing where they apply.
How long does a commercial window project take?
Most commercial window projects take a few days to a few weeks on site with Morgan Windows, depending on the number of openings, access and how the work is phased. Custom windows usually arrive about 2 to 4 weeks after order, and your bid states the lead time for the exact product.
What brands of commercial windows do you install?
Morgan Windows installs the manufacturer and product your architect or spec calls for, because we are not tied to one brand. When there is no spec, we bring options that meet the performance class, glass and budget the building needs.