Laminated security glass in Sheffield

Laminated security glass in Sheffield: what will it cost?

Budget £174 to £594 including VAT (£145 to £495 plus VAT) per pane for laminated security glass in Sheffield, 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.

What you can specify

Clear, low-iron, tinted, obscure and acoustic versions
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
Single panes or the inner or outer pane of a sealed unit
Edges sealed and glazed to suit timber, uPVC, aluminium and steel frames
Breaks safely, meeting impact classes used for critical locations

Fitting in Sheffield and nearby

We arrange surveys and fitting across Sheffield and the S1 postcode district, and in nearby Rotherham (6 miles), Dronfield (6 miles) and Staveley.

South Yorkshire includes Sheffield's city-centre offices and shops, Victorian terraces along its valleys, and town centres in Doncaster, Rotherham and Barnsley ringed by retail parks.

Typical settings for laminated security glass:

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

Getting the right glass for your building

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.

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.

What the rules say in England

England

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.

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.

How it works

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

Laminated security glass in Sheffield: questions

Do you cover Rotherham as well as Sheffield?

Yes. As well as Sheffield, we can arrange surveys in nearby Rotherham, Dronfield and Staveley. 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.

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.

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.

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