Laminated security glass in Totton

How much should I budget for laminated security glass in Totton?

Guide prices for laminated security glass in Totton are £174 to £594 including VAT (£145 to £495 plus VAT) per pane for supply and fitting. We confirm a fixed price in writing after a free survey, before any glass is ordered.

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.

Choices you can make

Breaks safely, meeting impact classes used for critical locations
Cut to size on site or in the factory, unlike toughened glass
PVB interlayers from 0.38 mm to 1.52 mm, or stiffer ionoplast interlayers
Blocks most UV light, which slows fading of furniture and stock
Single panes or the inner or outer pane of a sealed unit
Clear, low-iron, tinted, obscure and acoustic versions

Fitting in Totton and nearby

We can arrange laminated security glass anywhere in Totton, and in nearby Southampton, Hythe and Eastleigh. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.

Hampshire covers the port-city shops and offices of Southampton and Portsmouth, Winchester's listed centre, and commuter estates around Basingstoke, Eastleigh and Fareham.

Common uses:

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

What to think about first

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.

Frame and rebate depth

Thicker laminates need a deeper glazing rebate and stronger beads. We check what your frames will take before anything is ordered.

Consents and safety: England

England

Safety glass in critical locations

In England, section 5 of Approved Document K treats glazing in doors and in side panels within 300 mm of a door edge, from floor level up to 1,500 mm, and any other glazing below 800 mm, as a critical location. Glass there should break safely, be robust, or be guarded. Laminated or toughened glass meeting BS EN 12600 class 3 is the usual answer, rising to class 2 for door and side-panel panes wider than 900 mm.

Security rules for new homes

Approved Document Q has applied to new homes in England since 1 October 2015. Easily accessible doors and windows, meaning any part within 2 m vertically of the ground or another accessible surface, should meet PAS 24 or an equivalent, and glazing in doors and in windows within 400 mm of a door should be laminated to at least BS EN 356 P1A. It does not apply when you change the glass in an existing home, although it is a sensible benchmark.

How it works

Send sizes or use the quote tool
Free survey at your Totton address
Fixed price in writing
Glass made, then fitted

Laminated security glass in Totton: questions

Which areas near Totton do you cover?

We can arrange work in Totton and in nearby Southampton (4 miles), Hythe (6 miles) and Eastleigh (7 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.

Can laminated glass be cut to size?

Yes. Unlike toughened glass, laminated glass can be cut after it is made, which helps with odd shapes and quick replacements. The edges are finished and kept dry in the frame to protect the interlayer.

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.

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.

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