Security double-glazed units in Felling

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

Typical prices for security double-glazed units in Felling are £174 to £594 including VAT (£145 to £495 plus VAT) per unit, supplied and fitted. Use the quote tool for a guide figure, then we survey and confirm a fixed price.

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 you can specify

Security glazing tape or clips where beads are external
Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
Made to measure for each sash, light and door panel
24 mm, 28 mm and other overall thicknesses to suit frames
Warm-edge spacer bars in black, grey or white
Laminated inner pane, outer pane or both

Fitting in Felling and nearby

We arrange surveys and fitting in Felling and across the NE10 postcode district, as well as in nearby Gateshead (1 mile) and Newcastle upon Tyne (2 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.

Tyne and Wear covers Newcastle's Grainger Town stone streets and quayside offices, the town centres of Sunderland and Gateshead, and large inter-war and post-war housing estates.

Common uses:

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

What to think about first

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.

Consents and safety: England

England

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.

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.

How it works

Send sizes or use the quote tool
Free survey at your Felling address
Fixed price in writing
Glass made, then fitted

Security double-glazed units in Felling: questions

Do you cover Gateshead as well as Felling?

Yes. As well as Felling, we can arrange surveys in nearby Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne and Hebburn. Dates depend on installer availability.

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.

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.

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