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Laminated Glass Windows

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Interlayer glass for safe breakage
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What Is Safety Laminated Glass Used For?

Replace with laminated glass windows for strength and safety in your property.

Laminated glass is preferred for replacing recurrently broken windows in timber or uPVC frames due to its capability in being strong and reliable after a special manufacturing treatment. For residential and commercial properties, it offers a benefit of higher security as standard compared to normal double glazing.

What is laminated glass? Theoretically, laminated glazing is as strong as normal glass. With the tough PVB (polyvinyl butyral) plastic interlayer bonded between 2 panes, it has a better impact resistance but is still not as tough as toughened glass. The PVB sheet is a resin bond that holds the broken pieces in place when the glass breaks. This reduces the risk of an injury by having sharp fragments falling to the floor.

Advantages

  • 1
    Stronger Glazing

    In the middle of the 2 glass plies, the sticky PVB sheet is able to withstand the repeated strikes of weapons such as metal bars, hammers and sticks. Laminates can be built up in thickness to create a bulletproof shield for added security and is commonly used for royalties, celebrities and other official persons. Thick laminated glass windows are beneficial for resisting natural forces, such as tornados, hurricanes and thunderstorms.

  • 2
    Safety Glass

    The added plastic polyvinyl butyral middle laminate for this type of glazing is a safety feature. Clients will pick this for their timber or uPVC windows as they depend on the PVB laminated glass to act as a glue to hold shattered pieces together if it breaks. It also temporarily deters from unwanted people trying to gain access into the property.

  • 3
    UV Protection

    95 percent of the UV rays can be made impassable by laminated glass. This superior UV protection can help lessen the effect of fade damage from harmful radiation. They are useful for shop fronts where expensive display products can be spoiled from the sun.

  • 4
    Sound Proofing

    The superior polyvinyl butyral sheet can help to create an acoustic glazing as it offers improved soundproofing. For further improved sound insulation, the glass can be made thicker to allow better noise absorption through your glassware.

Disadvantages

  • 1
    Premium Option

    Compared to normal windows, layered glass windows are at a premium cost as it has to undergo extra manufacturing processes and to include the expensive polyvinyl butyral sheet.

  • 2
    Low Supply

    Getting a laminated glazing replacement straight away can be difficult as there are fewer manufacturers that supply this type of glassware. With Preston Glass Fix, a laminate replacement can be ordered for your uPVC frames to arrive in approximately 5 days. For larger or more specialised orders, please allow a few more days.

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Frequently Asked Questions


  • What is the PVB interlayer in laminated glass?

    Polyvinyl butyral (PVB) is set from polyvinyl alcohol by causing a chemical reaction with butyraldehyde. Once prepared, it is a really strong and binding resin material sandwiched between 2 layers to act as an interlayer. It has the benefit to absorb a considerable force whilst sustaining the integrity of the glass within its framework. In addition, PVB offers soundproofing qualities for reduced noise levels.

  • Where or what can PVB layered glazing be used for?

    Laminated glazing can be applied in many applications. Preston Glass Fix mainly install them in windows and doors, although they are suitable for other areas due to its versatile properties, such as shop fronts, shower screens, shelving, security glass, vehicle windscreens and partition walls. With thicker bulletproof version that offer better protection, you can find them in police cars, VIP cars, money transports and other official government vehicles.

  • Can laminated glass have the accredited BSI Kitemark?

    Laminated glass that have the BSI Kitemark are known for their safety and compliance. The safety glass is produced and tested to high standards. BS EN 1449 is the main accreditation that identifies laminated glass for general building application. Other BSI kitemarks are for named specific areas and should be checked before selection. If you have a location that does not fit in the general category and you need to show compliance to UK Building Regulations, then please contact us for more information.