Bullet-resistant glass in Isle of Wight

How much should I budget for bullet-resistant glass in Isle of Wight?

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 Isle of Wight 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.

What goes into bullet-resistant glass

Speech panels and deal trays that keep the protection continuous
Glass-clad polycarbonate options to save weight
Single panes or sealed units for external use
NS (no-splinter) makeups for staff working close to the glass
Built to the specification from your risk assessment
Manufacturer's test evidence supplied with your quote

Covering Isle of Wight

Work in Isle of Wight is arranged individually because of travel, including in Newport, Ryde and Cowes. Send your postcode and we will confirm what is possible.

The Isle of Wight's Victorian seaside towns such as Ryde, Sandown and Ventnor sit alongside Newport's shopping streets and Cowes' waterfront, with every glass delivery crossing by ferry.

Common uses:

Bureaux de change and cash offices
Secure reception points in public buildings
Petrol station night-pay windows
Security gatehouses and control rooms

Towns in Isle of Wight

What to think about first

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.

Consents and safety: England

England

Planning permission

Changing the glass in an existing window or shopfront does not usually need planning permission, because the building looks much the same afterwards. A new or altered shopfront, or security features added to the outside of a building, may need planning permission from the council. Bollards or barriers on the pavement need the highway authority's consent, which is normally the council.

Glazing in workplaces

Regulation 14 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 requires windows and transparent surfaces in walls, partitions, doors and gates to be of safety material or protected against breakage where health or safety makes that necessary, and to be marked so people notice them. The employer or the person in control of the premises decides what is needed through their risk assessment.

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 Isle of Wight: questions

Which towns in Isle of Wight do you cover?

Work across Isle of Wight is arranged individually because of travel and glass delivery, including in Newport, Ryde, Cowes and Sandown. Send your postcode and we will confirm what is possible.

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.

What does NS mean on bullet-resistant glass?

NS means no splinters came off the protected face during the test. S means some fragments did. NS is the safer choice where people sit close behind the glass.

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.

Other glazing in Isle of Wight

Send sizes and photos with the form, or call 0800 088 6248.