Security double-glazed units in Ballymena

How much should I budget for security double-glazed units in Ballymena?

Expect £174 to £594 including VAT (£145 to £495 plus VAT) per unit for security double-glazed units in Ballymena. The written quote names the glass makeup, the price and the lead time before you commit.

A security double-glazed unit is a sealed unit in which one or both panes are laminated glass, usually the inner pane, so the window keeps its insulation but resists being broken through. It fits the same frame as a standard unit and is the simplest way to add security to modern windows and doors.

What goes into security double-glazed units

Security glazing tape or clips where beads are external
Warm-edge spacer bars in black, grey or white
Made to measure for each sash, light and door panel
24 mm, 28 mm and other overall thicknesses to suit frames
Obscure and decorative glass for bathrooms and doors
Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required

Fitting in Ballymena and nearby

Surveys in Ballymena (BT43) are booked around installer availability. We also cover nearby Antrim (10 miles), Magherafelt (15 miles) and Ballymoney (17 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.

Common uses:

Patio doors and bifolds
Replacing misted or damaged units
Glazed back and side doors
Windows in flats on walkways and balconies

What to think about first

Overall thickness

The new unit must suit the frame's glazing rebate. If your frames only take thin units, we use thinner laminates or adjust the beads.

Energy performance

Choosing low-E glass, argon and warm-edge spacers keeps the window as efficient as possible, often better than the unit being replaced.

Consents and safety: Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

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.

Security rules for new homes

If you are building a new home in Northern Ireland, ask the council's building control service which security requirements apply. In existing homes nothing obliges you to upgrade glass, but laminated glass to BS EN 356 P1A in doors and in windows beside them is a common benchmark taken from guidance in Great Britain.

How it works

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

Security double-glazed units in Ballymena: questions

Can you survey in Ballymena and nearby towns?

Yes. Surveys in Ballymena, Antrim and Magherafelt are booked around installer availability.

Can I just replace the glass and keep my frames?

Yes, if the frames are sound. We measure each unit, make security units to the same size and fit them into your existing frames.

How long do new units take?

Units are made to order after the survey. Lead times vary with glass type and size, and we confirm them when we quote.

Will a laminated unit be heavier?

A little. A laminated pane weighs about the same as a solid sheet of the same thickness. On large opening sashes we check hinges and friction stays.

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Other glazing in Ballymena

Tell us about the glazing and we will come back with a guide price.