What size are the laminated glass panels?
All panels are 1087mm in height with widths of 500mm, 600mm, 700mm, 800mm, 900mm, 1000mm and 1200mm. They are 17.5mm thick toughened laminated safety glass.
What is toughened laminated glass?
Toughened laminated glass is made from two or more sheets of toughened glass permanently bonded together with a polymer interlayer (PVB - polyvinyl butyral) using heat and pressure. It combines the strength of toughened glass with the safety benefits of lamination - if it does break, glass fragments stay bonded to the interlayer rather than falling free, keeping the panel largely intact.
Why use laminated glass instead of just toughened?
Laminated glass is the safer choice where glass fragments falling free could cause injury or where ongoing integrity is required after breakage. It is the standard specification for overhead glazing (roof glass, canopies, skylights), balcony fall-protection on upper floors, and any glazing above head height. Toughened-only glass on its own can shower out completely if broken, which is unsafe in overhead and high-fall applications.
What does 17.5mm mean - is that the total thickness?
Yes - 17.5mm is the total panel thickness. This is typically built from 8mm + 8mm toughened glass with a 1.52mm PVB interlayer (sometimes shown as 8.8.4 in trade format). The exact build can vary between batches but the total finished thickness is 17.5mm.
Is the glass certified for safety use?
17.5mm toughened laminated glass meets safety glazing requirements for Class 1 impact resistance under BS EN 12600 and is suitable for safety-critical applications under UK Building Regulations Part K, including balcony fall-protection on upper floors and overhead glazing.
What is it used for?
Balcony fall-protection on upper floors, juliet balconies, overhead glazing (canopies, skylights, roof lights), stairwell and atrium balustrades, structural glass walls, and any safety-critical application where falling glass is a risk.
How is it delivered?
Panels are wrapped in cardboard and packed flat for safe transit. Laminated glass is fragile and heavy - please inspect on delivery before signing for the goods. Suitable delivery access is required and someone available to help with offloading.
Can the panels be cut or modified?
No - toughened laminated glass cannot be cut, drilled or modified after manufacture. Any cut-outs, holes or shaping must be specified before the toughening and lamination process. The panels listed here are standard stocked sizes; for bespoke sizes contact us for a quote.
