Street · Somerset
Frameless Glass in Street
Our glaziers fit frameless glass doors and fixed screens in Street for homes, offices and shops, matching the hardware finish to the room or shopfront.
- BA16
- Guide from £795
About glass entrance doors in Street
In England, Approved Document K treats glazing in a door within 1500mm of the floor, glazing within 300mm of a door edge and within 1500mm of the floor, and other glazing within 800mm of the floor as critical locations. Glass in these positions must break safely or be suitably protected.
In workplaces in England, Wales and Scotland, the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 require glass in doors, walls and partitions to be of safety material or protected where needed for safety, and to be marked or otherwise made apparent so people notice it.
Toughened glass can very occasionally break on its own because of nickel sulphide inclusions. Heat soak testing to BS EN 14179 reduces that risk by breaking flawed panels in the factory before delivery, though it cannot remove the risk entirely. It is often specified for large doors and screens in busy buildings.
In buildings other than dwellings in England, large areas of clear glass that people could walk into need manifestation at two levels, 850–1000mm and 1400–1600mm above the floor. A frameless door with a large handle or push plate on each pane is one example the guidance accepts without markings.
What a typical job includes
- Survey of the opening, floor and fixing points
- Hinges, patch fittings, floor spring or sliding gear
- Fitting, alignment and adjustment of closing speed
- Templating for made-to-measure toughened glass
About Street for this job
- Postcodes covered
- BA16 and the surrounding area, including Wells, Shepton Mallet and Bridgwater
- Coast
- Street is well inland, around 22 km from the nearest coast, so salt exposure is not usually a factor.
- Daylight and sun
- In Street the midwinter sun reaches about 15° above the horizon at noon, with roughly 7.7 hours of daylight, rising to about 62° and 16.3 hours in midsummer. Clear frameless doors and screens pass daylight deep into hallways and inner rooms. Where a screen faces low winter sun, glare and reflections can be strong, so satin bands or tinted glass can help, while low-iron glass keeps pale colours true.
- Access and setting
- Older cottages and farmhouses rarely have square openings or level floors, so templating matters even more for frameless glass. Floors may also lack the depth for a floor spring, in which case top-hung sliding gear or wall hinges can suit better.
- Rules in England
- Approved Document K requires safety glass in critical locations in England: glazing in doors and in side panels within 300 mm of a door, up to 1500 mm above floor level, and any glazing in walls or partitions up to 800 mm above floor level.
Guide prices in Street
| Typical job | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Frameless glass door with fittings | £1,295 – £1,895 |
| Door with fixed side screen | £2,195 – £3,195 |
| Fixed frameless screen, about 2 m² | £795 – £1,095 |
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For shops and other non-domestic buildings in England, Approved Document M covers accessible entrances, and Approved Document K requires large areas of glass that people could walk into to carry manifestation (visible markings).
Specification choices
Satin or patterned glass
Acid-etched, sandblasted-effect or patterned glass that gives privacy while still passing light, available as full panels or as bands.
Fixed glass screen
A non-opening panel held in slim channels or clamps, used to divide rooms, line stairs or form a side panel beside a glass door.
Hardware finishes
Patch fittings, handles and hinges in satin or polished stainless steel, black or other finishes to match the room or shopfront.
Frameless Glass in Street: questions
Can a frameless glass door be locked?
Yes. A patch lock at the bottom of the door shoots a bolt into a keep in the floor, and a centre lock can join a pair of doors. A glass door does not offer the same resistance as a solid door, so for external entrances you may also want shutters, an alarm or laminated security glass in adjoining screens.
How do I look after a frameless glass door?
Clean the glass with a soft cloth and a non-abrasive glass cleaner, and wipe metal fittings with a damp cloth rather than harsh chemicals. Do not hang anything from the door or let it slam against a stop. If the door starts closing too hard or drops out of line, the floor spring or pivots can be adjusted before wear sets in.
Do frameless glass doors have to be safety glass?
Yes. Glass in doors is a critical location, so in England it must meet the impact requirements in Approved Document K, and frameless doors are made from toughened safety glass to suit. Toughened glass also lets the door carry its own hinges and handles. Other UK nations have equivalent guidance, and we specify the glass to suit where you are.
Will a frameless glass door block noise and draughts?
Only partly. Frameless doors run with small gaps at the sides and bottom so the glass can swing freely, which lets some sound and air through. Clear seal strips can narrow the gaps. If you need a quiet meeting room or a draught-free external entrance, a framed or acoustic glazed system will perform better, and we can quote for both.
Do you cover Street for frameless glass?
Yes. We can quote for frameless glass across Street and the surrounding Somerset area, including postcode districts BA16, and nearby Wells, Shepton Mallet and Bridgwater. Start with your postcode on the quote form and a glazier will arrange a free survey before giving you a written quote.
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