Tinted and Reflective Glass for Glare and Heat Control
Tinted and reflective glass shape both the look of a building and the comfort inside it. Body-tinted glass absorbs solar energy and softens glare, while reflective coatings bounce heat away and give facades a sleek, mirrored appearance. CBE Glass helps owners and architects choose and install the right tone for storefronts, office buildings and curtain walls.
Colors and coatings we install
- Gray, bronze, green and blue body tints
- Reflective and semi-reflective coatings
- Tinted glass combined with low-E in insulated units
- Color matching for partial facade replacements
- Privacy-oriented daytime reflective glass
- Tinted laminated glass for overhead applications
Matching existing facades
Replacing a single lite in a tinted or reflective facade is tricky: tints and coatings vary by manufacturer and production year. We identify the original product whenever possible and show samples in place before ordering so the new glass blends in.
Comfort for occupants
Tinted and reflective glass reduce screen glare, hot spots near windows and fading of furniture and merchandise. Paired with a low-E coating, they deliver strong solar control without making interiors feel dark.
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Other services
Curtain Wall Systems
Stick-built and unitized curtain wall, window wall and clerestory glass for office buildings, campuses, clinics and big-box retail.
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Glass Railings & Handrails
All-glass stair and balcony railings, rooftop guards and handrails installed with hardware that meets code.
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Glass Partitions & Office Glass
Demountable and frameless office partitions, glass storefronts for suites, meeting rooms and interior glass doors.
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Skylights & Overhead Glazing
Pyramid, ridge and polygon skylights, overhead roof glazing and repair of leaking skylight systems.
Learn moreOur crews work throughout Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia.
Questions about tinted and reflective glass
Need a specific answer? Call our estimating team at (202) 492-0676.
Does tinted glass make the inside darker?
It reduces light somewhat. Lighter tints and modern spectrally selective coatings keep interiors bright while cutting heat.
Can you match my building's existing tinted glass?
Usually yes. We identify the original glass and compare samples on site before ordering.
Is reflective glass private at night?
No. Reflective glass provides daytime privacy; at night, when the interior is lit, the effect reverses.
Tell us about your glass project
New storefront, curtain wall, railings, office glass or an emergency repair: send us the details and receive a clear, itemized estimate quickly. We cover Washington DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia every day of the year.