Commercial Aluminum Storefront Systems
Boyd Aluminum manufactures commercial aluminum storefront systems for new construction, renovation, replacement, historic restoration, retail, institutional, education, healthcare, government, multifamily, and high-performance building projects.
Boyd storefront system options include non-thermal framing, thermally broken framing, XT dual-thermal framing, historic-replica storefronts, zero sightline vents, entrances, muntin systems, finish options, and related storefront accessories for commercial building-envelope openings.
Storefront systems can be supplied as knock-down materials and hardware for field installation depending on project scope, order requirements, and selected system. Boyd supports storefront product review, specification review, CAD detail requests, product data requests, and bid-support information.
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Boyd Commercial Storefront System Options
The following storefront systems are currently listed by Boyd. Product details, performance values, glazing limits, installation requirements, and available configurations should be confirmed against the current product documentation and project requirements before specification or submittal.
| Series | System Type | Depth / Profile | Primary Use and Configuration Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| B350 Storefront System | Non-thermal framing | 1.75" x 4.5" | Standard commercial framing option for non-thermal openings. Compatible with Boyd vents and accessories when specified. |
| B425 Storefront System | Non-thermal framing | 2" x 4.5" | Non-thermal option for projects requiring a 2" x 4.5" storefront profile and standard accessory coordination. |
| B450 Storefront System | Thermally broken framing | 2" x 4.5" | Thermal storefront option for projects requiring a thermal barrier, entrance coordination, vents, and system accessories. |
| B450N Storefront System | Non-thermal framing | 2" x 4.5" | Non-thermal member of the B450 storefront family for commercial aluminum framing applications. |
| SV100 Zero Sightline Vent | Thermally broken zero sightline vent | 3.188" main frame depth | Vent option for Boyd storefront and curtain wall framing systems where reduced visible sightlines are required. |
| BH01 Historic Storefront | Historic-replica framing | 2.5" x 4.5" | Historic-replica aluminum system for restoration, adaptive reuse, steel-look, downtown renovation, and historic-review projects. |
| B450XT Storefront System | Dual thermal center-set framing | 2" x 4.5" | XT center-set system with dual pour-and-debridge thermal barrier, historic grid compatibility, SV100 vent compatibility, and Boyd entrance compatibility. |
| B460XT Storefront System | Dual thermal front-set framing | 2" x 4.5" | XT front-set system with dual pour-and-debridge thermal barrier plus outside glazed, inside glazed, and SSG options depending on project requirements. |
Storefront System Selection Guide
Boyd storefront systems are organized by framing type, thermal strategy, sightline requirements, and project application.
Non-thermal storefront framing: B350, B425, and B450N.
Thermally broken storefront framing: B450.
XT dual-thermal storefront framing: B450XT center-set and B460XT front-set.
Historic-replica storefront framing: BH01.
Zero sightline ventilation: SV100 for compatible Boyd storefront and curtain wall framing systems.
Historic Storefront and Entrance Applications
Historic restoration and adaptive reuse projects often require storefront proportioning, sightline review, grid patterns, muntin systems, entrance coordination, finish selection, and field installation planning. Boyd's BH01 historic storefront system supports historic-replica storefront applications using aluminum framing, historic grids, and muntin systems.
Historic-review requirements vary by project and reviewing authority. Project teams should confirm sightlines, profiles, grids, muntins, finishes, glazing, door integration, and documentation requirements during specification, bidding, or submittal review.
Storefront Project Support and Submittal Resources
Storefront system selection depends on project location, building use, storefront layout, glazing requirements, thermal performance, finish selection, entrance coordination, mullion conditions, field installation needs, and architectural design intent.
Boyd supports storefront product review, specification review, CAD detail requests, product data requests, finish-option review, storefront accessory coordination, and bid-support information for commercial aluminum storefront projects.
To support a storefront request, provide the project location, bid deadline, drawings, elevations, storefront schedules, door requirements, specifications, glazing requirements, finish requirements, thermal requirements, and any known installation or opening constraints.
You can also access and request CAD details, product data, specifications, finish information, and product documentation through Boyd's commercial architectural resources portal.