Laminated security glass in Canterbury

What should laminated security glass cost in Canterbury?

Budget £174 to £594 including VAT (£145 to £495 plus VAT) per pane for laminated security glass in Canterbury, supplied and fitted. Larger panes, thicker makeups and difficult access cost more; the price is fixed in writing after the survey.

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.

Specification at a glance

Breaks safely, meeting impact classes used for critical locations
Classes from P1A to P5A under BS EN 356, with heavier P6B to P8B options
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
Clear, low-iron, tinted, obscure and acoustic versions
Single panes or the inner or outer pane of a sealed unit

Fitting in Canterbury and nearby

Whether you are in central Canterbury or at the edge of the CT1 district, we can arrange a survey. Nearby Whitstable and Herne Bay are covered too.

Kent ranges from Canterbury's listed city centre and the Regency fronts of Tunbridge Wells to the Medway towns, Ashford's growth estates and coastal Margate and Folkestone.

Good candidates for laminated security glass:

Shop windows and glazed shop doors
Rooflights and overhead glazing
Ground-floor windows that face a garden or alley
Low-level glass in homes, schools and offices

Before the glass is ordered

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.

Single pane or sealed unit

In double glazing the laminated sheet is normally the inner pane, with a toughened outer pane where safety glass is needed. Single-glazed frames take a laminated pane on its own.

Glazing rules in 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.

Replacing glass in an existing frame

Replacing only the glass or sealed unit in an existing frame is generally treated as a repair in England rather than notifiable building work. Replacing a whole window or door is notifiable and is normally certified through a competent person scheme or approved by building control. Either way, new glass in a critical location should still be safety glass.

How it works

Postcode and a few photos
On-site survey
Fixed written price and lead time
Fit, check and explain

Laminated security glass in Canterbury: questions

Do you cover Whitstable as well as Canterbury?

Yes. As well as Canterbury, we can arrange surveys in nearby Whitstable, Herne Bay and Faversham. Dates depend on 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.

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.

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.

Laminated security glass in nearby towns

Other glazing in Canterbury

Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.