We provide comprehensive capabilities for commercial glass, glazing, and facade projects, bringing better solutions to life.
True North Facades connects technical expertise with cutting-edge materials, technologies, and solutions to help commercial projects move confidently from concept through completion.
PRODUCTS + SOLUTIONS
Core and specialty products, systems, and treatments.
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Our portfolio spans commercial glass, glazing systems, facade products, and essential supporting components. We connect project teams with cutting-edge solutions tailored to their design, performance, budget, and technical needs.
FACADE DESIGN SUPPORT
Technical expertise from design through delivery.
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We work alongside project teams to navigate technical challenges, refine details, and identify opportunities throughout the project lifecycle. From finding your edge during the bid phase to solving challenges during project delivery, we help turn design intent into buildable solutions.
BRANDS WE TRUST
Built on Trusted Vendor Partnerships
We partner with leading manufacturers and trusted vendors advancing what’s possible across glass, glazing, and facade design. These relationships provide access to innovative technologies, proven products, and specialized expertise.
VIRACON
A leading single-source architectural glass fabricator offering extensive configurations, coatings, printing, specialty fabrication, and high-performance glass technologies.
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FREMARQ INNOVATIONS
High-performance curtain wall systems featuring patented thermal-barrier technology engineered to improve energy efficiency, comfort, and overall facade performance.​
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ARMOR APPLY
Protective coatings and temporary material-protection solutions designed to reduce damage, repairs, replacement costs, and maintenance throughout construction.​
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We recommend their: glass and glazing necessities​​
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CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES
Curated building-envelope solutions specializing in architectural aluminum products, including louvers, fins, screening systems, railings, and custom facade components.​
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LTS
Specialized glass and glazing support combining Division 8 curtain wall and storefront drafting, engineering, coordination, and technical expertise.​​​
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NVOY
Specialty architectural glass solutions spanning fire-rated, oversized, structural, smart, laminated, acoustic, and other advanced glass applications.​
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SENTINEL
Prefabricated, fully tested bullet-resistant and forced-entry facade systems engineered to combine security, streamlined installation, and architectural aesthetics.
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KANE INNOVATIONS
Architectural metal systems combining design and safety through railings, ornamental fabrications, security screens, and custom project-specific solutions.​
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We recommend their: facade products​​
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INTERNATIONAL REVOLVING DOOR
American-made revolving entrance systems combining craftsmanship, architectural aesthetics, security, and solutions for high-traffic commercial environments.
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DESCO
High-performance commercial aluminum windows engineered for demanding applications across new construction, renovation, education, healthcare, and institutional projects.​
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We recommend their: glazing systems​​
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ORAZEN
Custom rubber and plastic extrusions for commercial glazing, including precision-engineered gaskets, seals, blocks, spacers, and custom profiles.​
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We recommend their: glass and glazing necessities​​
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Guiding You Towards Your Project’s “True North”
GLASS
Performance You Can See
Glass defines far more than a building’s appearance. The right selection can influence energy performance, occupant comfort, acoustics, security, daylight, sustainability, and the overall character of a facade. Considerations like coatings, substrates, fabrication, insulating configurations, laminated assemblies, and specialty performance requirements should be evaluated early so the glass supports both the architectural vision and long-term building performance.
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BRANDS WE TUST: Viracon + NVOY Architectural Products​
GLAZING SYSTEMS
Where Performance Comes Together
A high-performing facade depends on more than great glass. Windows, curtain walls, framing, and specialty glazing systems bring the envelope together, influencing thermal performance, water and air management, structural performance, security, constructability, and occupant comfort. Selecting the right system means considering how the entire assembly performs together, not simply evaluating individual components in isolation.
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BRANDS WE TUST: DeSCo Architectural Windows + Sentinel + FreMarq Innovations
FACADE PRODUCTS
Beyond the Building Envelope
The details surrounding a facade can be just as important as the primary glazing system. Architectural metal, railings, screens, ornamental fabrications, and specialty components can add safety, security, durability, functionality, and visual distinction to commercial environments. These elements should be considered as part of the larger architectural system so performance requirements are met without compromising design intent.​
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BRANDS WE TUST: Kane Innovations
GLASS AND GLAZING NECESSITIES
The Details That Make It Work
Successful glazing projects rely on countless details that may never become the visual centerpiece of a building, but absolutely affect how smoothly it gets built and performs. Engineering and drafting support, protection systems, gaskets, seals, blocks, spacers, and custom components help translate design into coordinated, buildable solutions. Prioritizing these supporting needs early can help project teams resolve details, protect finished materials, coordinate installation, and reduce avoidable complications in the field.
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BRANDS WE TUST: LTS North America + Armor Apply + Orazen
Tune in for info from glass and glazing industry leaders. The Facade Pod is hosted by Matt Krier and Mitch Hawkins, and available on Spotify.
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