Safety Glass

Safety and Security Glass...

Safety glass plays a big part in the building trade today. Public and domestic buildings with glass should be glazed with safety glass where British Standards specifications require.
Even replacement panels of glass which were previously not safety glass will need to be fitted with safety glass if British Standards require.

We supply a wide range of safety and security glass, the 3 most widespread types are detailed below:

Toughened

6.4mm Laminated

Georgian Wired (Pyroshield*)

Toughened Glass

This is our most commonly used safety glass. Ordinary glass is cut to size and then subject to a toughening proccess, after which the finished glass can no longer be cut or altered.
When handling the glass caution must be taken, as the very edges are fragile and must not come into contact with a hard surface.
The surface of the glass is very strong and withstands a much harder impact than ordinary glass. When broken it will shatter into many small blunt pieces.

Up to 5 times stronger than ordinary glass of the same thickness.
Conforms to the requirements of BS 6206; 1981 Class A and many safety standards worldwide.
When broken the glass will shatter into small, blunt-edged fragments which reduce the risk of personal injury.
A wide range of designs options available. Almost all of our obscure textured glass is available toughened.
Provides a complete and proven solution to safety and strength concerns.

6.4mm Laminated Glass

6.4mm laminated glass is available in stock sheets, is easily available, and can be cut to various sizes. It consists of 2 pieces of glass laminated together with a very tough and durable plastic.
When broken it will still remain integral due to the plastic between the glass, remaining safe even when broken.
Although it will break or crack easier than toughened glass, it has a better security aspect as a much greater force is needed to break the plastic.

The glass may break, but the plastic innerlayer will remain overall integrity and continue to act as a barrier, withstanding blows from heavy objects such as bricks, hammers, crowbars etc.
6.4mm thickness is the most widely used giving a Class B performance to BS 6206: 1981.
Resists manual penetration and provides some security protection in addition to safety.
Protects against break-ins by preventing or slowing down burglary attempts.
Laminated glass is available in larger thicknesses for Bullet proof, Blast resistant, and Electronic protection.

Georgian Wired Glass (Pyroshield*)

Georgian Wired Polished Plate (G.W.P.P. - clear), and Georgian Wired Cast (G.W.C. - obscure) provide an added safety and security to your glazing when you need it.
This glass will hold back smoke and flames for a minimum of 30 minutes, and up to 2 hours in the higher specified types.
A visible wire mesh is inside the 6mm or 7mm glass providing safety and security.

If hit with sufficient force the glass will break, but remains held in place by the wire, reducing risk of injury.
Conforms to BS 6206: Class C.
Available in clear for observation, or obscure for privacy.
A visible deterrant to thieves and vandals.
Capable of holding back flames and smoke for up to 2 hours.

If you need information on other types of safety glass with higher specifications, please contact our office for details.

* Pyroshield is a registered name of Pilkington glass.