Security double-glazed units in Yeovil

Security double-glazed units in Yeovil: what will it cost?

Budget £174 to £594 including VAT (£145 to £495 plus VAT) per unit for security double-glazed units in Yeovil, supplied and fitted. Larger panes, thicker makeups and difficult access cost more; the price is fixed in writing after the survey.

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

Low-E coating and argon fill for insulation
Warm-edge spacer bars in black, grey or white
Laminated inner pane, outer pane or both
Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
Obscure and decorative glass for bathrooms and doors
Made to measure for each sash, light and door panel

Fitting in Yeovil and nearby

Whether you are in central Yeovil or at the edge of the BA20 district, we can arrange a survey. Nearby Bridport and Dorchester are covered too.

Somerset's glazing runs from the Georgian sashes of Bath, a World Heritage city, to the town-centre shops of Taunton and Yeovil and the seafront at Weston-super-Mare.

Typical settings for security double-glazed units:

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

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.

Which pane is laminated

Laminating the inner pane is the usual security choice. Laminating both panes adds protection on high-risk elevations.

What the rules say in England

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

Postcode and a few photos
On-site survey
Fixed written price and lead time
Fit, check and explain

Security double-glazed units in Yeovil: questions

Do you cover Bridport as well as Yeovil?

Yes. As well as Yeovil, we can arrange surveys in nearby Bridport, Dorchester and Shaftesbury. Dates depend on installer availability.

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.

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.

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Other glazing in Yeovil

Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.