What should anti-bandit glass cost in Aberystwyth?
As a guide, anti-bandit glass costs £450 to £2,995 plus VAT (£540 to £3,594 inc VAT) per pane. Because work in Aberystwyth is arranged individually, we confirm the full price, including any travel, in writing first.
Anti-bandit glass is a heavy laminated glass built from several sheets and interlayers to resist a determined manual attack with tools. Under BS EN 356 it is classed P6B, P7B or P8B by how many hammer and axe strikes a machine needs to cut a 400 by 400 mm hole through it. The class belongs to the manufacturer's tested makeup, and their test evidence comes with your quote.
What goes into anti-bandit glass
- BS EN 356 classes P6B, P7B and P8B
- Internal beads and anti-tamper fixings
- Framing upgrades where existing frames are too light
- Can be built into a sealed unit for thermal performance
- Single panes for shopfronts, screens and doors
- Manufacturer's test evidence supplied with your quote
Fitting in Aberystwyth
Work in Aberystwyth (SY23) is arranged individually. Send your postcode, sizes and a photo, and we will confirm what is possible and when.
Dyfed covers the town-centre shops of Carmarthen and Llanelli, the university town of Aberystwyth, and Pembrokeshire harbour towns such as Tenby, with exposed properties along the west coast.
Good candidates for anti-bandit glass:
- Reception screens in higher-risk premises
- Jewellers, watch dealers and pawnbrokers
- Pharmacies with controlled drug storage
- Phone, electronics and designer retailers
Before the glass is ordered
Clarity
Thick laminates look green at the edge and slightly tinted in the face. Low-iron glass keeps displays looking true.
Glass alone or glass and frame
The class only means something if the frame, beads and fixings hold the glass for as long as the glass resists. We will tell you if the frame needs replacing.
Glazing rules in Wales
Planning permission
In Wales the local planning authority decides whether a new or altered shopfront needs planning permission. Replacing glass in an existing frame usually does not, because the outside of the building looks much the same. Bollards or barriers on the pavement need consent from the highway authority, normally the council.
Insurer requirements
Insurers in Wales, as elsewhere, can set conditions for premises, stock and cash, sometimes naming a BS EN 356 class for shop or counter glass. Get the policy wording in writing before ordering. The insurer decides whether the glass meets it, and the glass manufacturer's test evidence comes with our quote.
How it works
- Send sizes, photos and your postcode
- We confirm what is possible and when
- Fixed price in writing
- Glass made, delivered and fitted
Anti-bandit glass in Aberystwyth: questions
Can you work in Aberystwyth?
Work in Aberystwyth is arranged individually because of travel. Send your postcode and details and we will confirm what is possible.
What is the difference between anti-bandit and laminated glass?
All anti-bandit glass is laminated, but not all laminated glass is anti-bandit. The term is used for the P6B to P8B classes, which resist hammer and axe attack rather than just a dropped weight.
Is anti-bandit glass the same as bullet-resistant glass?
No. Anti-bandit glass is tested against manual attack under BS EN 356. Bullet-resistant glass is tested against firearms under BS EN 1063, and is thicker and heavier again.
Does my insurer require anti-bandit glass?
Some insurers name a glass class for certain stock or cash limits. Send us the policy wording and we will quote to it. The insurer decides whether a product meets their conditions.
Other glazing in Aberystwyth
- Patio and bifold door security glass
- Toughened safety glass
- Glazing bead security upgrades
- Blast-resistant glazing
- Shopfront security glass
- Security glass for doors
Send sizes and photos with the form, or call 0800 088 6248.