Trusted Glass Systems for Safer, Smarter Buildings
Chaim Meister of Division 8
For over 35 years, Division 8 Glass Construction has been the go-to provider of commercial glass and aluminum storefront systems across Baltimore. From schools and medical offices to shuls and retail spaces, their work shapes the entrances and interiors we walk through every day.
“We do commercial glass and aluminum storefronts,” says Chaim Meister of Division 8. “Think of almost any entrance – schools, offices, shuls, stores – they’re almost always aluminum doors.”
Division 8 specializes in aluminum entrance systems, fixed storefront windows, and interior glass for commercial spaces. But today, their work goes far beyond appearance. The team places a strong focus on security and energy performance… two areas that matter more than ever for commercial and institutional buildings.
At the OJBA Mid-Atlantic Expo, Chaim showcased the company’s security offerings: laminated glass that holds together even after impact, preventing forced entry. For high-risk locations like dispensaries, they offer ballistic glass… built with layered materials to stop bullets.
They also provide access control hardware, often used by schools and synagogues to control and monitor entry points. “That’s a big area that’s being stressed nowadays,” Chaim notes.
Another growing priority? Energy efficiency. Division 8 works with high-performance glass coatings that reduce solar heat and glare –without sacrificing natural light. “You’ll see them in shuls on the mizrach wall,” Chaim says. “They don’t want blinds, but they want to cut glare.” These coatings also help buildings meet evolving energy codes while lowering utility bills.
And for clients with design needs? Division 8 offers custom aluminum systems in nearly any color and back-painted glass for a polished, modern look.
Whether it’s for safety, energy savings, or stand out storefronts… Division 8 delivers commercial glass systems that work as hard as they look.
Watch Chaim discuss Division 8’s innovative glass solutions in the video below
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