Security double-glazed units in Sandown: what will it cost?
As a guide, security double-glazed units costs £174 to £594 including VAT (£145 to £495 plus VAT) per unit. Because work in Sandown is arranged individually, we confirm the full price, including any travel, in writing first.
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
- Low-E coating and argon fill for insulation
- Made to measure for each sash, light and door panel
- Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
- 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
Fitting in Sandown
Work in Sandown (PO36) is arranged individually. Send your postcode, sizes and a photo, and we will confirm what is possible and when.
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 settings for security double-glazed units:
- Patio doors and bifolds
- Glazed back and side doors
- Windows in flats on walkways and balconies
- Replacing misted or damaged units
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.
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.
What the rules say 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 Sandown: questions
Can you work in Sandown?
Work in Sandown is arranged individually because of travel. Send your postcode and details and we will confirm what is possible.
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.
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.
Security double-glazed units in nearby towns
Other glazing in Sandown
- Anti-ram-raid glazing
- Security glass for home windows
- Glazing bead security upgrades
- Display case security glass
- Security window film
- Shopfront security glass
Send sizes and photos with the form, or call 0800 088 6248.