Business Details
49 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Custom Aluminum & Glass Solutions
Since 1977, Century Glass has served the construction industry as a family-run business founded by Frank Tiano. Our expertise lies in the fabrication and installation of architectural aluminum and glass systems, including commercial storefronts, curtain walls, ACM panels, and custom decorative glass walls. With in-house design-build professionals, we specialize in value engineering solutions that help owners, developers, and general contractors maintain budget and timeline efficiency. Our commitment to quality craftsmanship, competitive pricing, and timely delivery has established us as a trusted partner for commercial projects in the Greater Boston area. We prioritize client satisfaction through personalized design consultation, advanced fabrication technology, and adherence to the highest industry standards.Our team combines technical proficiency with creative problem-solving to meet unique architectural challenges, offering products like fire-rated glass systems, storm-resistant assemblies, and magnetic marker boards. As third-party licensed dealers for industry leaders like Oldcastle Building Envelope and US Aluminum, we guarantee access to premium materials and system certifications. Our service scope extends from initial concept design through installation of specialty products including glass railings, interior partitions, and custom wood-grain ACM panels. With over four decades of experience, we maintain our founding philosophy of merging artisanal precision with modern construction requirements to deliver functional, aesthetically refined building envelopes.
Services
Commercial Storefronts
Curtain Wall Systems
ACM Panels
Glass Railings
Interior Glass Walls
All-Glass Entrances
Custom Metal Panels
Fire-Rated Glass
Storm-Resistant Assemblies
Magnetic Marker Boards
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- In-house fabrication of architectural aluminum products since 1977
- Licensed dealers for Oldcastle Building Envelope and US Aluminum systems
- Value engineering expertise maintains project budgets and timelines
- Specialized fire-rated, storm-resistant, and custom decorative glass systems
- Third-generation family business combining artisanal craftsmanship with modern technology
What people say
Superior quality installations
On-time project completion
Creative design solutions
Durable fire-rated systems
Professional installation crews
Services
Commercial Storefronts
Precision-engineered aluminum storefront systems featuring thermally-broken profiles, narrow-to-wide stile options, and ADA-compliant automatic operators. Available in custom finishes with integrated sunshades and variable mullion covers while maintaining structural integrity and aesthetic continuity with adjoining glass elements.
All-Glass Entrances
Frameless glass entrance systems providing unobstructed visibility and modern aesthetics. Customizable with security hardware, variable pivot mechanisms, and privacy glass options while ensuring code compliance and seamless integration with interior design elements.
ACM Panels
Aluminum composite material siding systems including Alucobond and Reynobond products. Available in clip-and-caulk or rainscreen configurations with custom wood-grain finishes and complex angle cuts for architectural depth and dimensional accuracy.
Glass Railings
Code-compliant glass railing systems with custom handrails and cladding. Features include precision-cut glass tops, specialty finishes, and integrated smoke baffle solutions for commercial stairwells and elevated walkways.
Custom Specialty Products
Innovative fabrication services including magnetic glass marker boards, digital-print glass, fire-rated assemblies, and ballistic-resistant systems. Combines design assistance with rapid turnaround for unique architectural challenges requiring non-standard materials and construction methods.
People
Frank Tiano
Founder
Industry veteran with over four decades of experience pioneering custom aluminum and glass solutions for Boston-area commercial projects.
Questions
What commercial glass and aluminum systems do you specialize in?
We specialize in commercial storefront systems, curtain walls, ACM panels, all-glass entrances, glass railings, and custom specialty products.
Are you licensed to install manufacturer-certified systems?
As licensed dealers for Oldcastle Building Envelope and US Aluminum, we install manufacturer-certified systems with full warranty coverage.
How do you handle complex architectural requirements?
Our design-build team provides value engineering services to solve complex challenges while maintaining project budgets and timelines.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve commercial construction projects throughout the Greater Boston area.
Can you create custom finishes and specialty glass?
Yes, we offer back-painted glass, digital printing, etching, and specialty films to achieve custom aesthetics for commercial spaces.
