Berkshire
Security glazing in Berkshire
Glass is priced by the square metre, so an owner in Berkshire can protect the most exposed panes first and upgrade the rest later.
Security glazing keeps your Berkshire display on view all day, so it suits frontages where a shutter would spoil the look. Shutters only help once you have closed, so in the South East we also ask how your Berkshire shop is exposed during trading hours.
What do we offer in Berkshire?
How much does it cost in Berkshire?
The guide price is £180 to £420 ex VAT per m² of glass. Owners in the South East should check their insurance wording, as a policy on Berkshire premises may specify a class of glass. We set out every cost in writing before work starts.
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Which towns do you cover?
Common questions
Do you cover all of Berkshire?
Yes. ShopFronts UK works across Berkshire, including Bracknell, Maidenhead, Newbury, Reading.
What does P4A or P6B mean on security glass?
They are classes from BS EN 356. P1A to P5A are tested by dropping a steel ball on the glass, and P6B to P8B by axe strikes. A higher number means more resistance, and the B classes are aimed at sustained attack, not a single blow.
Will security glass fit my existing frame?
Sometimes. Thicker laminated glass needs a deeper glazing pocket, and its weight may be too much for older beads or hinges. We measure the frame first and confirm whether the pane, the beads and the fixings can carry it, or whether the frame must change.
Is security glass the same as toughened glass?
No. Toughened glass resists impact but breaks into small pieces when it fails, leaving the opening clear. Security glazing is laminated, so it cracks and stays in place, which keeps an attacker out for longer. Some products combine toughened and laminated layers.
Security glazing in Berkshire
One contract, written quote and a 10-year workmanship guarantee.