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You might be wondering what the difference is between laminated glass and ordinary glass?  The truth is they both have the same strength.  The difference is when it gets damaged as laminated consists of two pieces of glass constructed with a plastic inner layer which holds the glass together.  Thus preventing intruders coming in through a hole or injury from pieces of stray glass.

What about Toughened Glass?

Well,  this is up to five times stronger than ordinary glass and has to be hit much harder to break.  Also,  when it does break,  it breaks into many tiny pieces which is far less dangerous.

What about fire resistant glass?

This glass is classified in terms of how well it stops flames and hot gases and is separated by 30 minute steps,  ie, 30, 60, 90 and so on.  Your own circumstances will dictate how much protection you need or require but fire resistant glass is really designed to buy you time and save lives.

If you are looking for replacement upvc windows and live within the Midlands, Leicester or Milton Keynes,  our designers will be happy to answer any questions that you may have through this site.