PRL Glass Systems / Aluminum 1800-433-7044

PRL Glass Systems / Aluminum 1800-433-7044 PRL Glass Systems Inc - Architectural Glass and Aluminum Products Toll Free 800-433-7044 FAX: 626-968-9256. Architectural Glass and Aluminum Manufacturing.
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About PRL Glass Systems Inc and Architectural Products 13644 Nelson Ave, City of Industry, CA. 91746.

Every project comes with its challenges. The right partner can make them easier to manage. 🏗️At PRL, we bring glass, alu...
09/03/2026

Every project comes with its challenges. The right partner can make them easier to manage. 🏗️

At PRL, we bring glass, aluminum, complete systems, and fabrication together under one roof to help keep your projects moving.

From faster lead times to finding the right solution and fabricating materials to your specifications, we’re here to help simplify the process.

Your challenges. Our solutions. 💪

What’s the biggest challenge you deal with on your projects? Let us know in the comments. 👇

How the Type of Glass Affects Light and the View into a Storefront A restaurant can have an entire glass front, yet the ...
08/28/2026

How the Type of Glass Affects Light and the View into a Storefront

A restaurant can have an entire glass front, yet the view into the dining area can vary greatly. Tables and people may appear clearly, appear darker, or remain obscured behind reflections from the street.

At PRL, we consider more than color when helping project teams select glass for a storefront. We work with clear, low-iron, and tinted options, as well as frosted finishes and reflective coatings.

Low-iron glass reduces the green tint, allowing colors to appear closer to their natural tones. Tints and coatings affect color, light transmission, and reflectance. A frosted finish allows light to pass through while blurring shapes and details.

The technical data for each configuration helps explain these visual differences. Visible light transmission indicates the percentage of visible light that passes through the glass, while exterior visible reflectance indicates the percentage reflected by the exterior surface. Both values can vary with the thickness, the type and position of the coating, and the overall glass configuration. For this reason, they should be reviewed for the specific configuration being considered.

Low exterior reflectance alone does not guarantee a clear view of the dining area if visible light transmission is also low.

When the street is brighter than the dining area, reflections are usually more noticeable. When the interior is brighter than the street, the dining area is easier to see from outside.

The project team determines how visible the interior should be from the street and coordinates the glass configuration with the planned lighting. Our team can confirm the technical data for that configuration, available fabrication options, and compatibility with the storefront series.

Selecting glass for a commercial storefront? Learn more on our blog and contact PRL to review the options available for your project 👉🏻 https://prlglass.com/blog/how-a-commercial-glass-entrance-sha

🌪️ Don’t ignore the signs… PRL is heading to Las Vegas!We’re excited to announce that PRL Glass & Aluminum Systems will ...
08/25/2026

🌪️ Don’t ignore the signs… PRL is heading to Las Vegas!

We’re excited to announce that PRL Glass & Aluminum Systems will be exhibiting at GlassBuild America 2026!

Join us September 23–25 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and visit us at Booth #4329.

Come meet our team, explore our latest solutions, and connect with us at one of the biggest events in the glass, window and door industry.

📍 Las Vegas Convention Center
📅 September 23–25, 2026
📌 Booth #4329

Will we see you there?

Supporting the Weight Is Not the Same as Controlling Header DeflectionIn a top-hung bifold, the header—the structural me...
08/21/2026

Supporting the Weight Is Not the Same as Controlling Header Deflection

In a top-hung bifold, the header—the structural member above the opening—must meet two separate criteria. Load capacity determines whether it can support the door load, while deflection describes how much the header moves under that load. For proper door operation, this movement must remain within the bifold system’s allowable limit.

Even with sufficient load capacity, excessive deflection can cause the panels to become misaligned with each other or with the tracks and guides. This can make the door harder to open or close and increase the need for adjustment.

At PRL, we review the proposed panel configuration, total door load, hardware capacity, and applicable system requirements before fabrication. The project’s structural professional must then verify that the header has adequate load capacity and remains within the allowable deflection limit.

The load placed on the header depends on the number and dimensions of the panels, glass composition, aluminum framing, and selected hardware. As a result, Two bifold doors installed in openings of similar dimensions can therefore place different loads on their headers.

If the structure above the opening cannot satisfy both criteria, a bottom-rolling bifold may be considered. This configuration transfers the primary vertical panel load to the lower track and sill, provided the floor and sill provide adequate, continuous structural support.

Working on a bifold application? Contact PRL to discuss the proposed door configuration and system requirements for your project 👉 https://prlglass.com/contact-us/

🚩 What makes a glazing partner a green flag? 💚In an industry where every project comes with its own requirements, having...
08/19/2026

🚩 What makes a glazing partner a green flag? 💚
In an industry where every project comes with its own requirements, having the right partner can make a big difference.

For us, it’s the things that happen behind the scenes: complete solutions, custom fabrication, fast lead times, local manufacturing, and the ability to support a project from specification to delivery. 🏗️🪟

These are a few of the things we consider our PRL green flags—the qualities that help us show up for our customers and keep projects moving.

Now we want to hear from you 👇

What’s one green flag you look for when choosing a glazing partner?

08/18/2026

A space can have more than one purpose. Its design should be able to keep up. 🪟✨

Today’s commercial and architectural spaces are increasingly expected to be flexible—from open collaborative areas to spaces that require a greater sense of separation.
That’s where thoughtful glass specification can make a difference.

For architects, interior designers, contractors, and glaziers, choosing the right glass solution means considering not only aesthetics, but also how the space will function throughout the day.

At PRL, we provide architectural glass and aluminum solutions that help bring those ideas into real-world projects.

Design for today. Flexibility for what comes next.

🚪 The right entrance solution starts with understanding what the project requires.When a commercial entrance needs to me...
08/14/2026

🚪 The right entrance solution starts with understanding what the project requires.

When a commercial entrance needs to meet emergency egress requirements, panic hardware becomes an important part of the overall door system—not something to figure out at the end of the project.

For glaziers, contractors, and architects, having a reliable solution that can work with different door configurations can make the process easier from specification through fabrication. 🦺🏭

PRL Panic Devices are fabricated for commercial door applications, with multiple configuration options and a 1-week lead time to help keep projects moving. ⏱️

Because when the project calls for performance, compliance, and timing, the details matter.

📩 Have a commercial entrance project coming up? Contact PRL to explore the right solution for your application.

08/11/2026

🦁 Some glazing projects require more than precision—they require planning, coordination, and the right equipment from start to finish.

This oversized custom glass order, fabricated for a zoo project in Florida, is a great example of the complex projects our team handles every day.

At PRL, we're committed to fabricating custom glass solutions that help glaziers, contractors, and architects bring even the most demanding projects to life.

📩 Have a
challenging project coming up? Let's talk.

Before Specifying a Boutique Entrance, Review the Required Access and Egress HardwareTwo boutique entrances may look ide...
08/10/2026

Before Specifying a Boutique Entrance, Review the Required Access and Egress Hardware

Two boutique entrances may look identical, with narrow aluminum frames and large glass panels, yet require completely different door configurations.

An appointment-only store may use a mechanical lock without electronic access, while another boutique may require a card reader and an electric strike. Whether panic hardware is required depends on the adopted building code, occupancy classification, occupant load, and the entrance's role within the means of egress.

Locks, electric strikes, wiring, and exit devices often require dedicated cutouts, reinforcements, or internal space within the door leaf and frame. Some narrow-profile door systems can accommodate these requirements, while others may require different profiles or an entirely different entrance system.

Before approving the entrance, the project team should determine how employees will access the building and how occupants will exit during normal operation or an emergency. This early review helps confirm whether the selected narrow-frame system can support the required hardware without compromising the intended design.

If access-control and egress hardware are selected after fabrication, available options become more limited, and field modifications may be required to accommodate the selected components.

At PRL, we review the required locking, access-control, and egress hardware before fabrication to help ensure the selected entrance system is prepared for its intended operation and compatible with the specified hardware.

Planning a boutique entrance? Compare the hardware options and applications of Alumi Door and Sunny Lux before selecting a system.

👇🏻 Read the full Alumi Door vs. Sunny Lux comparison:
https://prlglass.com/blog/alumi-door-vs-sunny-lux/

It's Friday, so let's take a look back at where it all began. 📸We recently came across these photos from the constructio...
08/07/2026

It's Friday, so let's take a look back at where it all began. 📸

We recently came across these photos from the construction of one of PRL's facilities, taken nearly 15 years ago.

It's amazing how much can change over time. Every expansion, every new machine, and every completed project started with something much simpler—a vision and the determination to build it.
Looking back reminds us that every company has a foundation, and every milestone begins with a single step.

Here's to how far we've come—and to everything that's still ahead. 🚧

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13644 Nelson Avenue
City Of Industry, CA
91746

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Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm

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