Bullet-resistant glass in Perth and Kinross: what will it cost?
Expect £995 to £2,995 plus VAT (£1,194 to £3,594 inc VAT) per m² for bullet-resistant glass in Perth and Kinross. The written quote names the glass makeup, the price and the lead time before you commit.
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 you can specify
- Matching rated frames, joints and transaction trays
- Speech panels and deal trays that keep the protection continuous
- BS EN 1063 classes BR1 to BR7 and SG1 or SG2
- NS (no-splinter) makeups for staff working close to the glass
- Glass-clad polycarbonate options to save weight
- Single panes or sealed units for external use
Covering Perth and Kinross
We can arrange surveys and fitting anywhere in Perth and Kinross, including Perth and Blairgowrie. Dates depend on installer availability. Choose your town below for local details.
Perth and Kinross covers Perth's Georgian and Victorian city centre, the stone resort towns of Pitlochry and Aberfeldy further north, and Kinross commuter villages near the M90.
Typical settings for bullet-resistant glass:
- Bank, building society and post office counters
- Petrol station night-pay windows
- Security gatehouses and control rooms
- Secure reception points in public buildings
Towns in Perth and Kinross
Getting the right glass for your building
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.
What the rules say in Scotland
Insurer requirements
Insurers set their own conditions for Scottish premises, stock and cash, and may name a glazing class such as BS EN 356 P6B. Get the wording in writing before you order. The insurer decides whether the glass meets their policy; we supply the manufacturer's test evidence with the quote.
Planning permission
Under the Scottish planning system the council decides whether a new or altered shopfront needs planning permission; changing the glass in an existing frame usually does not. Bollards or barriers in a road or footway need consent from the roads authority, which is normally the council.
How it works
- Send sizes or use the quote tool
- Free survey at your Perth and Kinross address
- Fixed price in writing
- Glass made, then fitted
Bullet-resistant glass in Perth and Kinross: questions
Which towns in Perth and Kinross do you cover?
We can arrange work anywhere in Perth and Kinross, including Perth, Blairgowrie, Crieff and Pitlochry.
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.
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 Perth and Kinross
- Security glazed doors and screens
- Security glass for home windows
- Commercial reglazing
- Glazing bead security upgrades
- Counter and reception security screens
- Laminated roof and conservatory glass
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.