Bulkhead is a term used throughout many different industries; however, at the core of the term "Bulkhead" means to stop something from entering or crossing into.
Storefront bulkheads are located directly under the sidelite or window portion of the storefront system. Storefront bulkheads are not aluminum or glass and are typically made out of some other type of exterior finish.
The construction of bulkheads are built before the glazing contractor, "glass company" arrives to install the new glass storefront.
Few Examples Of What Bulkheads Are Made Of
- Stone Bulkheads
- Brick Bulkheads
- Siding Bulkheads
- Concrete Bulkheads
Few Reasons For Commercial Storefront Bulkheads
- Prevent The Spread Of Fires
- Prevent The Spread Of Water
- Prevent The Spread Of Snow
- Architectural View Purposes