Security double-glazed units in Tonypandy: what will it cost?
Our guide range for security double-glazed units in Tonypandy is £174 to £594 including VAT (£145 to £495 plus VAT) per unit, including fitting. The survey is free for new installations and your fixed price follows in writing.
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
- Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
- 24 mm, 28 mm and other overall thicknesses to suit frames
- Obscure and decorative glass for bathrooms and doors
- Warm-edge spacer bars in black, grey or white
- Low-E coating and argon fill for insulation
- Made to measure for each sash, light and door panel
Fitting in Tonypandy and nearby
Surveys in Tonypandy (CF40) are booked around installer availability. We also cover nearby Rhondda (3 miles), Pontypridd (5 miles) and Aberdare (6 miles).
Mid Glamorgan covers the valley towns of Merthyr Tydfil, Pontypridd and Aberdare with their long terraced streets, Bridgend's town centre and retail parks, and newer estates near the M4.
Typical settings for security double-glazed units:
- Patio doors and bifolds
- Replacing misted or damaged units
- Ground-floor and basement windows
- Windows in flats on walkways and balconies
Getting the right glass for your building
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.
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.
What the rules say in Wales
Safety glass in critical locations
In Wales, safety glazing is covered by Approved Document N (glazing) under the Welsh Building Regulations rather than Approved Document K. Glass in doors up to 1,500 mm above the floor, in panes within 300 mm of a door up to 1,500 mm, and in other glazing below 800 mm should be safety glass or protected. Laminated and toughened glass are the usual choices.
Replacing glass in an existing frame
Welsh Government guidance says building regulations have applied to replacement glazing since 1 April 2002, which covers replacing windows and doors. Swapping only the glass or a sealed unit in an existing frame is generally treated as a repair. New glass in a critical location should still be safety glass, and the council's building control team can confirm anything unclear.
How it works
- Guide price online or by phone
- Survey in Tonypandy
- Accept the fixed quote
- Fitted by glaziers working under our contract
Security double-glazed units in Tonypandy: questions
Can you survey in Tonypandy and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Tonypandy, Rhondda and Pontypridd 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.
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.
Security double-glazed units in nearby towns
Other glazing in Tonypandy
- Patio and bifold door security glass
- Security window film
- Security glass for home windows
- Kiosk and booth security glazing
- Bullet-resistant glass
- Laminated security glass
Tell us about the glazing and we will come back with a guide price.