Laminated security glass in Newtownabbey

How much does laminated security glass cost in Newtownabbey?

Our guide range for laminated security glass in Newtownabbey is £174 to £594 including VAT (£145 to £495 plus VAT) per pane, including fitting. The survey is free for new installations and your fixed price follows in writing.

Laminated security glass is made by bonding two or more sheets of glass to a plastic interlayer, usually PVB, under heat and pressure. When it is struck the glass cracks but the fragments stay stuck to the interlayer, so the pane keeps filling the opening and has to be attacked again and again before anyone can get through.

What goes into laminated security glass

Single panes or the inner or outer pane of a sealed unit
Cut to size on site or in the factory, unlike toughened glass
Classes from P1A to P5A under BS EN 356, with heavier P6B to P8B options
Edges sealed and glazed to suit timber, uPVC, aluminium and steel frames
Breaks safely, meeting impact classes used for critical locations
Clear, low-iron, tinted, obscure and acoustic versions

Fitting in Newtownabbey and nearby

Surveys in Newtownabbey (BT36) are booked around installer availability. We also cover nearby Holywood (3 miles), Belfast (4 miles) and Carrickfergus (6 miles).

County Antrim includes much of Belfast's Victorian commercial centre, Titanic Quarter offices and suburban high streets, plus Lisburn, Ballymena and the towns of the north coast.

Typical places for laminated security glass:

Shop windows and glazed shop doors
Glazed doors where a thumb-turn lock sits behind the glass
Low-level glass in homes, schools and offices
Ground-floor windows that face a garden or alley

Things to decide before you order

Which security class

P2A suits most homes and many offices. Higher-risk shops, stockrooms and cash areas usually move up to P4A, or to the anti-bandit P6B to P8B classes.

Clear or special glass

Low-iron glass removes the green tint on thick panes, acoustic interlayers cut road noise, and obscure versions give privacy for bathrooms and side panels.

Rules that apply in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

Safety glass in critical locations

In Northern Ireland, safety glazing is covered by Part V of the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012, with guidance in Technical Booklet V. It follows a critical-location approach similar to Great Britain, covering glazing in and beside doors and at low level. Laminated or toughened safety glass is the usual answer; building control at the council can confirm the detail.

Replacing glass in an existing frame

Building regulations in Northern Ireland are administered by the eleven councils' building control services. Replacing only the glass in an existing frame is generally treated as a repair, while replacing whole windows or doors can be controlled work, so check with building control first. New glass in a critical location should be safety glass under Part V.

How it works

Guide price online or by phone
Survey in Newtownabbey
Accept the fixed quote
Fitted by glaziers working under our contract

Laminated security glass in Newtownabbey: questions

Can you survey in Newtownabbey and nearby towns?

Yes. Surveys in Newtownabbey, Holywood and Belfast are booked around installer availability.

Will laminated glass fit my existing windows?

Usually. A laminated pane or a sealed unit with a laminated inner pane is made to the same overall thickness as your current glass where the frame allows. We check rebate depth, beads and hinges first.

Is laminated glass the same as safety glass?

Laminated glass is one type of safety glass, because it breaks safely and stays in place. Toughened glass is the other common type. Only laminated glass also gives real resistance to someone trying to break through.

What does P2A mean on laminated glass?

P2A is a class under BS EN 356. A sample has to stop a 4.11 kg steel ball dropped three times from 3 metres without the ball passing through. It is a sensible minimum for windows and doors that can be reached from the ground.

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