How much do security double-glazed units cost in Isle of Wight?
Our guide range for security double-glazed units is £174 to £594 including VAT (£145 to £495 plus VAT) per unit, supplied and fitted. Work in Isle of Wight is arranged individually, so travel and glass delivery are confirmed in your written price before anything is booked.
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.
Specification at a glance
- 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
- Warm-edge spacer bars in black, grey or white
- Made to measure for each sash, light and door panel
- Security glazing tape or clips where beads are external
Covering Isle of Wight
Work in Isle of Wight is arranged individually because of travel, including in Newport, Ryde and Cowes. Send your postcode and we will confirm what is possible.
The Isle of Wight's Victorian seaside towns such as Ryde, Sandown and Ventnor sit alongside Newport's shopping streets and Cowes' waterfront, with every glass delivery crossing by ferry.
Typical places for security double-glazed units:
- Glazed back and side doors
- Patio doors and bifolds
- Replacing misted or damaged units
- Ground-floor and basement windows
Towns in Isle of Wight
Things to decide before you order
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.
Internal or external beads
If your beads are on the outside, we add security tape or clips so the unit cannot be lifted out after the beads are removed.
Rules that apply in England
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.
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.
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
Security double-glazed units in Isle of Wight: questions
Which towns in Isle of Wight do you cover?
Work across Isle of Wight is arranged individually because of travel and glass delivery, including in Newport, Ryde, Cowes and Sandown. Send your postcode and we will confirm what is possible.
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.
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.
Do security units reduce noise?
Laminated glass already damps sound better than plain glass, and acoustic interlayers improve it further, which helps on busy roads.
Other glazing in Isle of Wight
- Broken glass replacement
- Bullet-resistant glass
- Patio and bifold door security glass
- Laminated roof and conservatory glass
- Kiosk and booth security glazing
- Counter and reception security screens
Send sizes and photos with the form, or call 0800 088 6248.