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More informationLaminated glass is a high-performance safety and security glazing solution, widely used in both residential and commercial applications. It is manufactured by bonding two or more panes of glass with a durable PVB (polyvinyl butyral) interlayer or a specialist resin, creating a strong, impact-resistant glass unit.
The most common specification in domestic glazing is 6.8mm laminated glass, consisting of:
This construction delivers enhanced safety, security, acoustic performance, and furniture fade protection while maintaining excellent clarity.
Safety & Impact Protection
In the event of breakage, the glass fragments remain bonded to the interlayer rather than shattering into sharp pieces.
This creates a characteristic “spider web” crack pattern, like a car windscreen, helping to:
Key Benefits of Laminated Glass
Building Regulations: Document Q & Secure by Design
Laminated glass plays a key role in meeting UK building regulations and security standards.
Document Q (effective from 1 October 2015) applies to new-build homes and extensions. It requires that easily accessible doors and windows incorporate:
Similarly, the Secure by Design initiative specifies the use of P2A-rated laminated glass in vulnerable areas to improve security against forced entry.
All laminated glass supplied by Regency Glass is fully compliant with Document Q and Secure by Design requirements.
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