Proven Reliability

The Citadel Storefront System consists of three elements: the frame, entry door and glazing. And all three have been tested and certified against the threats outlined in our product line as an integrated unit. This ensures that every part of the system is equally reliable.

Our products stand up to the worst punishment industry-recognized testing institutions can dish out, and we have the certifications to prove it. Our certs are available for review by architects and general contractors.  Just ask!

Elegance

The Citadel Storefront System lets you have your cake and eat it too. Anti-intrusion protection without unsightly roll-down barriers or window bars. Protection against Cat 5 hurricanes and F5 tornados without resorting to heavy steel doors. And window and door frames that come anodized or in a wide range of colors, using either powder coat or Kynar 500. The bottom line: Citadel products look like regular doors and windows—and they integrate into your designs the same way.

But elegance is more than just skin deep—the Citadel Storefront System’s Low-E insulation and 99% UV protection save energy and promote a quality work environment. And its 41 dB sound isolation really cuts down on street noise, generators, air conditioners and other aural irritants that intrude on the workspace.

Low Cost

The Citadel Storefront System saves money up front, during installation and over time. Because Citadel products are available in a variety of configurations—forced entry, hurricane, tornado, and so on—you only pay for the protection you really need. Of course, if you want to combine features, we can do that too.

Thanks to a proprietary design, we can offer Citadel solutions at a fraction of the price of current leading market options, and even the largest system can be installed by a two-man crew. Because it can be installed entirely from the inside, you won’t need scaffolding, which is great news if you’re retrofitting an existing structure.

A hidden expense associated with other frame options is the cost associated with replacing cracked or broken glass. Caulk used to secure the glazing to the frame hardens like concrete after a season, and replacing damaged glazing requires you to remove the entire thing, frame and all. But because we use dry-seal tape and snap molding to secure the glass to the frame, you can remove the glass by simply removing the molding and have the new window installed in minutes.