Bullet-resistant glass in Dundee: what will it cost?
As a guide, allow £995 to £2,995 plus VAT (£1,194 to £3,594 inc VAT) per m² for bullet-resistant glass in Dundee, 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.
Options for bullet-resistant glass in Dundee
- BS EN 1063 classes BR1 to BR7 and SG1 or SG2
- NS (no-splinter) makeups for staff working close to the glass
- Single panes or sealed units for external use
- Manufacturer's test evidence supplied with your quote
- Glass-clad polycarbonate options to save weight
- Built to the specification from your risk assessment
Fitting in Dundee and nearby
We can arrange bullet-resistant glass across Dundee, the main centre for Dundee and Angus, and in nearby towns including Cupar, St Andrews and Forfar.
Dundee's waterfront offices and city-centre shops sit among sandstone tenements, while Angus has the market town of Forfar and coastal Arbroath, Carnoustie and Montrose.
Typical settings for bullet-resistant glass:
- Security gatehouses and control rooms
- Secure reception points in public buildings
- Bank, building society and post office counters
- Bureaux de change and cash offices
Getting the right glass for your building
S or NS
If staff sit within arm's reach of the glass, specify NS so that no splinters come off the inside face.
Which BR class
Most UK counters that need ballistic protection specify a handgun class such as BR2 to BR4. Rifle classes are for specialist sites where a threat assessment calls for them.
What the rules say in Scotland
Fire-rated glass is different
Glass in fire doors and fire screens must be fire-rated glass tested within that system, under section 2 of the Building Standards technical handbooks and the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 for non-domestic premises. Security and laminated glass are not fire-rated unless the product is tested for it.
Glazing in workplaces
Regulation 14 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 applies in Scotland. Windows and transparent surfaces in walls, partitions, doors and gates must be of safety material or protected against breakage where health or safety requires it, and marked so people see them. The duty holder's risk assessment decides where.
How it works
- Postcode and a few photos
- On-site survey
- Fixed written price and lead time
- Fit, check and explain
Bullet-resistant glass in Dundee: questions
Which areas near Dundee do you cover?
We can arrange work in Dundee and in nearby Cupar (10 miles), St Andrews (11 miles) and Forfar (12 miles). Dates depend on 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 any glass stop every bullet?
No. Glass is tested to resist particular weapons and ammunition, which is why it is called bullet-resistant and given a BS EN 1063 class rather than described as stopping everything.
Bullet-resistant glass in nearby towns
Other glazing in Dundee
- Security secondary glazing
- Shopfront security glass
- Counter and reception security screens
- Security glass for home windows
- Laminated security glass
- Glazing bead security upgrades
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.