If summer in the Lehigh Valley is inspiring you to refresh your living space, a good place to start might just be with glass. Perhaps that’s a new shower enclosure, a striking front entry, or a glass railing that turns a backyard deck into something special. For homeowners in the region ready to make those upgrades, one name has been part of the conversation for more than six decades: Alderfer Glass Company.
Founded in 1961 by brothers Stan and Robert Alderfer in Telford, PA, the company began as a flat glass shop rooted in old-fashioned craftsmanship. Stan worked long hours at the shop while Bob still delivered milk to make ends meet. It’s a story that says everything about the work ethic baked into the company's DNA. More than 65 years later, Alderfer Glass remains family-owned, now spanning multiple locations across Southeastern Pennsylvania, with a Lehigh Valley showroom added in 2020 to better serve a growing customer base.
"Our company was really built on hard work and quality products from the start," says Ben Weaver, president of Alderfer Glass. "We aim to continue that tradition past 65 years, and know our customers appreciate that approach day-in and day-out."
A Team You Can Trust
That work ethic extends to how every project is staffed. Unlike many competitors, Alderfer Glass uses its own technicians rather than subcontractors, a distinction Weaver considers central to the quality of every job. "In many cases, the installer working on a project is from the community they are serving," he says. "This is incredibly valuable both to the product and service, but also to the community writ large."
The result is a consistent experience from first quote to final installation, handled entirely by Alderfer personnel. Every product carries a manufacturer warranty, and installation warranties are offered on many items, backed by the company's personal commitment to seeing any issue through to resolution.
Upgrades That Make a Statement
Alderfer Glass offers a wide range of products, including home windows, doors, storm doors, mirrors, insulated glass replacement, and more — but shower enclosures may be where they've made their most visible mark. Frameless luxury showers have surged in popularity over the past decade, and the company's proprietary Shower Design Tool helps homeowners explore options before a single measurement is taken. Skilled estimators then craft a custom enclosure tailored to the client's vision and the specific dimensions of the space.
For homeowners chasing that elusive "wow" factor, Weaver is quick to note that the most impactful upgrades aren't always the most obvious ones. "Glass and mirror is around us every day, and yet we often look through it, and fail to realize how aesthetically pleasing and impactful it can be," he says. A well-placed antique mirror in a kitchen, back-painted glass on a backsplash, or glass railings along a staircase or deck can be the finishing touch that elevates an entire project.
What's Next in Glass
Weaver keeps a close eye on emerging trends, which means the company stocks the latest finishes and styles that homeowners are craving. He notes that a few designs are gaining real momentum in the region at the moment. Glass railings, usable both indoors and out, are expanding in popularity and becoming more accessible in price. Collapsible and flexible glass wall systems are finding their footing in the Northeast. And perhaps most intriguingly, switchable glass, which changes opacity with an electric current, is starting to be seen in commercial and hospitality applications, and will eventually filter into the home market.
"We have the capacity and the design skills to implement any glass project customers may have," Weaver says. "And if something isn't a fit, we pledge to be upfront and honest and work toward a designed solution."
It's that combination of longevity, craftsmanship, and forward thinking that keeps Lehigh Valley families returning to Alderfer Glass — year after year, project after project.
Visit Alderfer Glass Company at their Lehigh Valley showroom or explore their Shower Design Tool at alderferglass.com
Lehigh Valley
4845 Crackersport Road, Allentown, PA 18104 610-379-3349
Showroom Hours
Mon-Fri: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. alderferglass.com
Alderfer Glass Company
The Clear Advantage in Glass Products Since 1961
Alderfer Glass Company is a family-owned business integrating two generations of the Alderfer family since 1961. Quality, service, value, and honesty are the benchmarks of the Alderfer name. They pride themselves on being able to service any glass need, using only their own company technicians for every project—never subcontracting work. Each job is guided by experienced staff to ensure proper fit and function. Their quality products and prompt service have allowed them to emerge as one of the leaders in the glass and mirror industry in Southeastern PA.