How much does laminated security glass cost in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles?
As a guide, laminated security glass costs £174 to £594 including VAT (£145 to £495 plus VAT) per pane. Because work in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles is arranged individually, we confirm the full price, including any travel, in writing first.
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
- Classes from P1A to P5A under BS EN 356, with heavier P6B to P8B options
- Clear, low-iron, tinted, obscure and acoustic versions
- Edges sealed and glazed to suit timber, uPVC, aluminium and steel frames
- Cut to size on site or in the factory, unlike toughened glass
- Single panes or the inner or outer pane of a sealed unit
- Breaks safely, meeting impact classes used for critical locations
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.
Typical places for laminated security glass:
- Shop windows and glazed shop doors
- Ground-floor windows that face a garden or alley
- Low-level glass in homes, schools and offices
- Glazed doors where a thumb-turn lock sits behind the glass
Towns in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
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.
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.
Rules that apply in Scotland
Replacing glass in an existing frame
In Scotland, replacing glass in an existing frame is normally treated as a repair rather than work needing a building warrant. Whether replacing whole windows or doors needs a warrant depends on the building, and the work should still meet the building standards. The council's building standards service can confirm what applies.
Security rules for new homes
Standard 4.13 asks for doors and windows in new homes that are vulnerable to unlawful entry to be secure. Glazing that would let someone reach a lock from outside should be laminated or similarly robust, and easily accessible openable windows need a keyed lock or a keyless lock with laminated glass. It applies through the building warrant for new homes and conversions.
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
Laminated security 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.
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.
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.
Other glazing in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
- Shopfront security glass
- Laminated glass retrofit
- Security double-glazed units
- Patio and bifold door security glass
- Security window film
- Bullet-resistant glass
Send sizes and photos with the form, or call 0800 088 6248.