HR++ glass costs

Wondering about HR++ glass costs? If, like most people, you want to have your current glass replaced with HR++ glass in order to save on energy costs, you’ll probably first want to find out more about installing HR++ glass and the options you have. Renoca helps you out with this handy overview.

What does HR++ glass installation cost?

HR++ glass consists of two panes of glass separated by a cavity filled with argon gas. This insulates better than normal air-filled double glazing and saves on your energy bill. You can get the insulating HR++ glass from as little as £80 per metre, including installation. See below for all options and prices for installing HR++ glass for an average project of 5 to 6 m²: £ 700

£ 110 – £ 130 HR++ safety glass£ 500 – £ 650£ 100 – £ 120

The following three situations explain the costs in the table:

The cheapest option

You want to replace your current glass with HR++ glass so that you save on heating costs. The glass doesn’t have to meet more than that. Then you opt for standard HR++ glass. Standard HR++ glass prices start at £ 80 per m².

Extra solar control: effective in every season

If you want to insulate your home as well as possible in winter and keep it cool in summer, choose HR++ extra solar control glass. This glass provides excellent insulation, but also lets in less solar heat from outside. This makes it comfortable in your home, whatever the weather. Extra solar control HR++ glass starts from £110 per m².

The safest option

Have a couple of busy children in the house or a clumsy housemate, and want to avoid potential accidents? Then opt for HR++ safety glass. This glass reduces the chances of serious accidents should the glass break. HR++ glass prices for safety glass start at £100 per sq m.

What do HR++ glass prices consist of?

The costs for HR++ glass can be divided into labour costs, material costs, call-out costs and disposal costs. Want to save on labour costs? Get several quotes and compare them to determine which is most advantageous for you. The call-out costs depend on how far the specialist has to travel to your home. Want to save on that? Then choose a professional in the area. Disposal costs are the costs for removing and disposing of the old glass and other materials. You can influence the costs of materials yourself by making a few choices, which we have highlighted below. Standard glass is the cheapest, priced from £80 per sq m. Extra solar control HR++ glass is available from £ 110 and HR++ safety glass from £ 100. Safety glass is divided into laminated and toughened glass. In addition, wired glass also contributes to safety. Laminated glass does not break into pieces due to the elastic film between the two glass panes. Toughened glass breaks into small pieces when it breaks, preventing dangerous situations. Finally, burglar-resistant wired glass contains steel wire, which prevents the glass from disintegrating when broken. Consider the options and decide for yourself what suits you best.

Choice 2: What thickness?

Thicknesses of HR++ glass range from 4 to 8 millimetres per pane. There is a 9, 12 or 15 millimetre gap between the two panes of glass. The difference in HR++ glass prices between glass of 4 and 8 millimetres thickness is about £30 per m². The thickness suitable for your home also depends on the window frame. Consult a professional for information on the ideal thickness of glass for your specific job.

Choice 3: New window frames or not?

Some frames are not suitable for HR++ glass and must be replaced. It may also be that a current window frame needs replacement anyway, for example due to age. A glazier also installs new frames and charges a price of approximately £ 700 to £ 850 per m² including installation and VAT.

Choice 4: Alternative: double glazing

Do you not want to get rid of your current glass, or is installing new HR++ glass not an option? Then consider opting for setting windows. Front windows are sheets of glass in a frame that are fitted against the inside of the current window. This increases the insulation value of the window. Aluminium windows only add value with single-glazing. A window frame costs £ 120 to £ 160 per m².