Security double-glazed units in Hinckley

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

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

Specification at a glance

24 mm, 28 mm and other overall thicknesses to suit frames
Warm-edge spacer bars in black, grey or white
Low-E coating and argon fill for insulation
Obscure and decorative glass for bathrooms and doors
Security glazing tape or clips where beads are external
Made to measure for each sash, light and door panel

Fitting in Hinckley and nearby

Whether you are in central Hinckley or at the edge of the LE10 district, we can arrange a survey. Nearby Nuneaton and Bedworth are covered too.

Leicestershire combines Leicester's city-centre and suburban shopping streets and Victorian terraces with market towns such as Loughborough, Hinckley and Market Harborough.

Common uses:

Windows in flats on walkways and balconies
Ground-floor and basement windows
Glazed back and side doors
Replacing misted or damaged units

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.

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.

Consents and safety: 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

Tell us about the glazing
Survey, measuring and frame check
Written quote naming the glass
Fitting and handover

Security double-glazed units in Hinckley: questions

Do you cover Nuneaton as well as Hinckley?

Yes. As well as Hinckley, we can arrange surveys in nearby Nuneaton, Bedworth and Coventry. Dates depend on 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.

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.

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.

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