Hardman Glazing Systems

In the early 1900’s our family apprenticeship began in San Francisco and the family's first glass shop opened its doors in 1911. In the old American tradition, each generation has been taught the glazing trade from father to son. Hardman Glazing's father and son duo are Joe and Kevin Hardman. Both, from an early age, grew up working side by side in their fathers’ shops learning the trade.

Joe and Kevin Hardman have not only received their individual college degrees but continue to advance their education within the industry. Both have received their certificates in the Installation Masters Program which was developed by The American Society for Testing and Materials, The California Association Of Window Manufacturers and The American Architectural Manufacturers Association.  The program utilizes technical support from OSHA, The National Glass Association, The Building Environment and Thermal Envelope Council and The Window and Door Manufacturers Association.

Our approach to projects is not driven by speed but by accuracy and overall level of craftsmanship. Although we maintain a strict awareness of schedules and work efficiency, the end product is the most critical aspect to us.  This work ethic is also maintained by our crew of skilled workers, a group of men who have been with us for many years and understand the importance of attention to detail and a system of work honed by years of working together. On all of our projects we establish control lines to enable us to maintain tight tolerances. In many instances these lines are used by other trades for use in determining floor finish levels, ceiling finish levels and various other critical aesthetic areas of the project.  Because of our philosophy, over 90% of our work is derived through referrals. This level of quality has aided many of the projects we have been associated with to receive awards such as The Sarany Award of Excellence, AIAEB Exceptional Residence Honor Award, and several AIA Honor, Merit and Grand Prize Awards.