Door Glazing
Door Glazing for Commercial Buildings in Southeast Michigan
MI Commercial Doors installs door glazing kits in commercial and industrial buildings across Southeast Michigan. We work with local general contractors, property managers, and facility staff who need secure, code-compliant vision panels added to metal and wood doors.
Our services support schools, warehouses, healthcare offices, and multi-tenant buildings. Whether you’re adding a window to an existing door or replacing broken glazing, we help you select the right materials and complete the work on-site.
What is Door Glazing?
Proper glazing improves visibility, meets fire code and accessibility requirements, and lets in natural light for a more pleasant environment.
Door glazing involves cutting an opening into a solid-core commercial door and installing a glass lite (using a tested kit. These kits include metal framing, safety-rated glass, and fasteners that hold the panel securely in place. Proper glazing improves visibility and meets fire code or accessibility requirements when needed. We install vision kits in:
- Hollow metal doors
- Solid-core wood doors
- Fire-rated doors with listed labels
Each glazing job is reviewed to ensure it fits the door’s construction, provides proper clearance, and aligns with the hardware layout. All installations meet the performance and safety standards required for commercial buildings.
Where Door Glazing Is Commonly Used
Vision panels are required or preferred in many commercial environments. They enhance visibility, promote traffic awareness, and ensure ADA compliance while maintaining secure and functional doors. We’ll confirm whether your opening requires vision glazing and help select the correct size, shape, and glass type to fit your building’s needs. Typical installation locations include:
- Offices and administrative suites
- School classrooms and corridors
- Medical and dental exam rooms
- Warehouse and plant offices
- Stairwell or exit doors in rated areas
Glass Options for Lite Kits
We install tested glass types that match each location’s safety, rating, and durability needs. All glass is cut to fit the specific opening and secured using approved framing. Common glazing types include:
- Tempered glass for general interior use
- Fire-rated glass for labeled doors in corridors and stairwells
- Laminated or impact-resistant glass for added security or high-traffic areas
- Frosted or clear glass, based on privacy or visibility preferences
Our team helps you match the glass to your door’s purpose and verifies that the vision kit meets local code requirements. We also confirm that the kit will not interfere with existing closers, locks, or hardware.
Code Compliance and Fire-Rated Installations
Vision panels in commercial doors must comply with specific code requirements for placement, clearance, and material type. Only listed kits with approved glass can be used for fire-rated doors without affecting the door’s label. Improper glazing can void the rating or result in an inspection failure.
We’ll verify your door’s fire label, confirm allowable glass sizes, and use listed kits that maintain compliance. We also ensure ADA visibility requirements are met when a door is part of an accessible route. If a door’s construction or hardware layout prevents standard glazing, we’ll review alternatives or recommend a compatible replacement.
On-Site Glazing Installation Services
We perform all glazing installations on-site. If the door is already hung, we cut the opening, install the frame, and secure the glass in place using the correct hardware and spacing. We can modify new doors during delivery and install them fully glazed at the job site.
Our technicians confirm the door material, check the fire rating, and verify the hardware compatibility before cutting into the opening. If existing glass is broken or missing, we replace the damaged material with a new, code-compliant vision kit.
Serving Southeast Michigan
MI Commercial Doors serves commercial buildings across Southeast Michigan from our Holly location. Our team works in Flint, Ann Arbor, Sterling Heights, Macomb County, Oakland County, and nearby cities. Whether you manage a small office or a large campus facility, we help you find safe, compliant door glazing options. We supply and install the correct solution to help you meet building codes or restore a damaged panel.
Get a Door Glazing Quote Today
MI Commercial Doors installs door glazing kits that support visibility, fire safety, and ADA compliance in commercial spaces. We install glass in hollow metal and wood doors, verify all ratings, and complete the work on-site across Southeast Michigan.
Contact us to request a quote or speak with our team about your building’s glazing needs. We can help you find the right vision kit and install it accurately and carefully.