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Laminated Glass

Laminated glass is made from two or more panes of glass bonded together with a tough plastic interlayer (typically PVB or SentryGlas). If the glass is broken — by impact, accident or attempted forced entry — the fragments stay stuck to the interlayer rather than falling away, keeping the opening sealed and dramatically reducing the risk of injury.

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Laminated Glass
Stays Together, Even When Broken
Why It Matters

Stays Together, Even When Broken

It's the standard specification for safety-critical locations (low-level glazing, doors, balustrades, overhead glass) and the smart choice for ground-floor windows, French doors and any opening where security or sound reduction matters. The interlayer also blocks 99% of UV radiation and noticeably reduces external noise compared to standard glazing.

  • Holds together when broken — safer & more secure
  • Acoustic interlayers reduce external noise
  • Blocks 99% of UV radiation
  • Meets UK safety glazing standards (BS EN 12600)
  • Ideal for doors, balustrades & low-level glazing
  • Can be combined with toughened or Low-E units
Energy efficiency rating
Energy Rating

Safety First, Insulation By Pairing

Laminated glass doesn't have an inherent U-value advantage on its own — it's specified for safety, security and sound. To get an energy rating, it's combined into a double or triple-glazed sealed unit, where it performs in line with standard insulating glass.

How To Verify

Ask your installer for the U-value of the complete sealed unit (not the laminated pane alone), and check the BFRC rating on the finished window. Look for a 'class 1B1' or higher rating on the laminated pane itself for safety performance.

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Laminated Glass — common questions

Both are safety glasses, but they work differently. Toughened glass is heat-treated to be much stronger, and when broken shatters into small blunt fragments. Laminated glass is bonded with a plastic interlayer that holds the pane together if broken. Laminated is generally better for security; toughened is often used where strength alone is the priority.
Nothing is truly burglar-proof, but laminated glass is one of the strongest deterrents — the interlayer means even a heavy impact won't create a clear opening. Anti-bandit and security-rated laminated specifications are available where extra protection is required.
Standard laminated glass reduces external noise by about 3-5 dB more than standard glass. Acoustic laminated glass (with a thicker, specially formulated interlayer) can reduce noise by 10+ dB — a dramatic improvement for homes near busy roads, railways or flight paths.
In certain locations, yes — Part K of the UK Building Regulations requires safety glazing in 'critical locations' like doors, windows below 800mm and glass adjacent to doors. Laminated glass is one of the accepted specifications; toughened is the other. We'll spec the right type for each opening.
No — laminated glass looks identical to standard glass once installed. The interlayer is virtually invisible. You'll only see the difference if the pane is ever broken.
Yes — it's most commonly used as one or both panes of an insulated sealed unit, giving you safety, security and energy efficiency in a single product. We'll spec a combined unit at survey based on the location and your priorities.

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Fire-rated glass for safety-critical openings — holds back flames, smoke and heat for 30, 60 or 90 minutes for Building Regs compliance.

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