What should bullet-resistant glass cost in Larne?
As a guide, allow £995 to £2,995 plus VAT (£1,194 to £3,594 inc VAT) per m² for bullet-resistant glass in Larne, supplied and fitted. Size, glass makeup, access and frame condition move the price, which is confirmed in writing after the free survey.
Bullet-resistant glass is a thick laminated composite of glass, interlayers and often polycarbonate that is tested to stop specific firearms under BS EN 1063. The class, from BR1 to BR7 plus the shotgun classes SG1 and SG2, describes the weapon and ammunition the glass has been shown to stop. Ratings belong to the manufacturer's tested product, and their test evidence comes with your quote.
Glass and fitting options
- Built to the specification from your risk assessment
- Matching rated frames, joints and transaction trays
- Manufacturer's test evidence supplied with your quote
- Speech panels and deal trays that keep the protection continuous
- Glass-clad polycarbonate options to save weight
- NS (no-splinter) makeups for staff working close to the glass
Fitting in Larne and nearby
From the BT40 district we also cover Carrickfergus (10 miles) and Newtownabbey (14 miles). Survey dates depend on installer availability.
County Antrim includes much of Belfast's Victorian commercial centre, Titanic Quarter offices and suburban high streets, plus Lisburn, Ballymena and the towns of the north coast.
Good candidates for bullet-resistant glass:
- Petrol station night-pay windows
- Secure reception points in public buildings
- Security gatehouses and control rooms
- Bureaux de change and cash offices
Before the glass is ordered
S or NS
If staff sit within arm's reach of the glass, specify NS so that no splinters come off the inside face.
Weight and structure
Ballistic glass is very heavy. The counter, floor and fixings must carry it, and some sites need a lighter glass-clad polycarbonate makeup.
Glazing rules in Northern Ireland
Glazing in workplaces
The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1993 contain an equivalent requirement to Great Britain's: windows and transparent surfaces in walls, partitions, doors and gates must be of safety material or protected where health or safety requires it, and marked so they are apparent. The employer's risk assessment decides where.
Insurer requirements
Insurers set their own conditions for premises, stock and cash in Northern Ireland, and may name a glazing class in the policy. Get the 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
- Tell us about the glazing
- Survey, measuring and frame check
- Written quote naming the glass
- Fitting and handover
Bullet-resistant glass in Larne: questions
Can you survey in Larne and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Larne, Carrickfergus and Newtownabbey are booked around installer availability.
How do I know which BR class I need?
From a risk assessment of your site, often done by your security adviser, insurer or head office. We then quote glass and framing tested to that class.
How thick is bullet-resistant glass?
It ranges from around 20 mm for lower handgun classes to well over 50 mm for rifle classes, depending on the manufacturer's makeup and whether polycarbonate is used.
Can you fit bullet-resistant glass into existing frames?
Rarely. Ballistic glass is thick and heavy and its rating depends on a frame tested with it. In most cases the frame and glass are replaced together.
Bullet-resistant glass in nearby towns
- Carrickfergus10 miles
- Newtownabbey14 miles
- Bangor15 miles
- Holywood15 miles
- Ballymena18 miles
- Antrim18 miles
Other glazing in Larne
- Security double-glazed units
- Misted unit replacement with laminated glass
- Blast-resistant glazing
- Anti-ram-raid glazing
- Shopfront security glass
- Security secondary glazing
Get a guide price now and book your free survey in Larne.