Security double-glazed units in Atherton

What should security double-glazed units cost in Atherton?

Expect £174 to £594 including VAT (£145 to £495 plus VAT) per unit for security double-glazed units in Atherton. 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 you can specify

Obscure and decorative glass for bathrooms and doors
Laminated inner pane, outer pane or both
24 mm, 28 mm and other overall thicknesses to suit frames
Security glazing tape or clips where beads are external
Made to measure for each sash, light and door panel
Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required

Fitting in Atherton and nearby

We arrange surveys and fitting in Atherton and across the M46 postcode district, as well as in nearby Tyldesley (1 mile) and Westhoughton (2 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.

Greater Manchester mixes city-centre offices and converted mills with Victorian terraces in Salford, Oldham and Bolton, suburban high streets and large out-of-town retail parks.

Good candidates for security double-glazed units:

Ground-floor and basement windows
Windows in flats on walkways and balconies
Glazed back and side doors
Patio doors and bifolds

Before the glass is ordered

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.

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.

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.

Security rules for new homes

Approved Document Q has applied to new homes in England since 1 October 2015. Easily accessible doors and windows, meaning any part within 2 m vertically of the ground or another accessible surface, should meet PAS 24 or an equivalent, and glazing in doors and in windows within 400 mm of a door should be laminated to at least BS EN 356 P1A. It does not apply when you change the glass in an existing home, although it is a sensible benchmark.

How it works

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

Security double-glazed units in Atherton: questions

Do you cover Tyldesley as well as Atherton?

Yes. As well as Atherton, we can arrange surveys in nearby Tyldesley, Westhoughton and Leigh. Dates depend on installer availability.

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.

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.

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 Atherton

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