Security double-glazed units in Tiverton

Security double-glazed units in Tiverton: what will it cost?

Typical prices for security double-glazed units in Tiverton are £174 to £594 including VAT (£145 to £495 plus VAT) per unit, supplied and fitted. Use the quote tool for a guide figure, then we survey and confirm a fixed price.

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

Laminated inner pane, outer pane or both
Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
Made to measure for each sash, light and door panel
Warm-edge spacer bars in black, grey or white
Obscure and decorative glass for bathrooms and doors
Low-E coating and argon fill for insulation

Fitting in Tiverton and nearby

Surveys in Tiverton (EX16) are booked around installer availability. We also cover nearby Exeter (12 miles), Taunton (19 miles) and Exmouth (20 miles).

Devon spans Exeter's Georgian and post-war centre, Plymouth's rebuilt 1950s shopping streets and waterfront offices, and seaside towns where sea air is hard on window frames and seals.

Typical settings for security double-glazed units:

Replacing misted or damaged units
Windows in flats on walkways and balconies
Ground-floor and basement windows
Patio doors and bifolds

Getting the right glass for your building

Which pane is laminated

Laminating the inner pane is the usual security choice. Laminating both panes adds protection on high-risk elevations.

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.

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

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

Security double-glazed units in Tiverton: questions

Can you survey in Tiverton and nearby towns?

Yes. Surveys in Tiverton, Exeter and Taunton are booked around installer availability.

Which pane should be laminated?

Usually the inner pane, so smashing the outer pane does not create an opening. On doors and low panes the outer pane is normally toughened to meet safety rules.

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.

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.

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Other glazing in Tiverton

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