What should bullet-resistant glass cost in Aberystwyth?
As a guide, bullet-resistant glass costs £995 to £2,995 plus VAT (£1,194 to £3,594 inc VAT) per m². Because work in Aberystwyth is arranged individually, we confirm the full price, including any travel, in writing first.
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.
Specification at a glance
- BS EN 1063 classes BR1 to BR7 and SG1 or SG2
- NS (no-splinter) makeups for staff working close to the glass
- Built to the specification from your risk assessment
- Glass-clad polycarbonate options to save weight
- Matching rated frames, joints and transaction trays
- Manufacturer's test evidence supplied with your quote
Fitting in Aberystwyth
Surveys and fitting in Aberystwyth are arranged case by case because of travel and glass delivery. Tell us about the job and we will come back with options.
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 bullet-resistant glass:
- Secure reception points in public buildings
- Bank, building society and post office counters
- Bureaux de change and cash offices
- Security gatehouses and control rooms
Before the glass is ordered
The rest of the screen
Frames, joints, trays and the wall below the counter must give matching protection, or the weakest part decides the real level.
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 Wales
Fire-rated glass is different
Glass in fire doors and fire screens must be fire-rated glass tested as part of that door or screen, under Approved Document B for Wales and, in non-domestic premises, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Security and laminated glass are not fire-rated unless the product is tested for it, so the two cannot simply be swapped.
Glazing in workplaces
Regulation 14 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 applies in Wales. 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 they are apparent. The employer's risk assessment decides where that applies.
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
Bullet-resistant 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.
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.
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.
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.
Other glazing in Aberystwyth
- Safety glazing for schools and public buildings
- Display case security glass
- Toughened safety glass
- Patio and bifold door security glass
- Kiosk and booth security glazing
- Anti-ram-raid glazing
Send sizes and photos with the form, or call 0800 088 6248.