What should bullet-resistant glass cost in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles?
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 Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles 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.
Options for bullet-resistant glass in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
- Manufacturer's test evidence supplied with your quote
- Matching rated frames, joints and transaction trays
- Speech panels and deal trays that keep the protection continuous
- Glass-clad polycarbonate options to save weight
- BS EN 1063 classes BR1 to BR7 and SG1 or SG2
- Built to the specification from your risk assessment
Covering Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Work in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles is arranged individually because of travel, including in Kirkwall, Lerwick and Stornoway. Send your postcode and we will confirm what is possible.
The island groups have small stone-built towns such as Kirkwall, Lerwick and Stornoway and scattered rural properties, with exposed weather and ferry freight for every glass delivery.
Good candidates for bullet-resistant glass:
- Secure reception points in public buildings
- Petrol station night-pay windows
- Security gatehouses and control rooms
- Bank, building society and post office counters
Towns in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Before the glass is ordered
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.
S or NS
If staff sit within arm's reach of the glass, specify NS so that no splinters come off the inside face.
Glazing rules in Scotland
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.
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.
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 Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles: questions
Which towns in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles do you cover?
Work across Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles is arranged individually because of travel and glass delivery, including in Kirkwall, Lerwick and Stornoway. Send your postcode and we will confirm what is possible.
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.
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.
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.
Other glazing in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
- Display case security glass
- Anti-bandit glass
- Laminated glass retrofit
- Security glazed doors and screens
- Blast-resistant glazing
- Misted unit replacement with laminated glass
Send sizes and photos with the form, or call 0800 088 6248.