Laminated windows (Aberdeen BRs)

[rt29781]

We are being told we have to fit laminated windows in our ground floor extension (Aberdeen building standards). Is this correct or will toughened glass be adequate?

 

[JohnD]

We are being told

Who by?

 

[rt29781]

We are being told

Who by?

By the senior building warrant inspector reviewing our extension in Scotland. So I need a good reason to reject it if it is wrong.

 

[^woody^]

The requirement is generally "safety glass" as per BS 6262: Part 4, but it seems the Scottish regs say "laminated glass or a similarly robust glazing material".

Either way laminated, toughened or wired are more or less the same as per the British Standard

 

[JohnD]

laminated does have the extra advantage of burglar resistance.

Would it be a lot more expensive?

 

[rt29781]

laminated does have the extra advantage of burglar resistance.

Would it be a lot more expensive?

£500 more

 

[tony1851]

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Who by?

By WHOM!

 

[rt29781]

The problem is solved the inspector has backed down. Laminated not required.

Many thanks for all your interest and advice.