Breakwater Glass Replacement – Laminated Safety Glass Installed After Accident

The Barwon Glass team attended a property in Breakwater after a serious incident where a resident accidentally fell backwards through a standard float glass window, resulting in significant injury. The original glass was non-safety rated and fractured into large, dangerous shards upon impact.

To ensure this could never happen again, the damaged panel was replaced the next day with a 6.38 mm laminated safety glass unit. Laminated glass is designed to stay intact when broken, preventing sharp edges and dramatically reducing the risk of cuts or serious injury.

This incident highlights the importance of upgrading older homes still fitted with standard annealed glass. Under AS1288 – Australian Glazing Standards, glass in low-level windows, doors, and other human-impact areas must be replaced with a compliant safety glass product for occupant protection.

Why Breakwater Homeowners Upgrade to Safety Glass

• ✅ Meets AS1288 safety glazing requirements for habitable rooms
• ✅ Reduces risk of injury from accidental impact
• ✅ Available in clear, tinted, or energy-efficient laminated options
• ✅ Installed by licensed and insured glaziers
• ✅ Servicing Breakwater, Belmont, East Geelong & surrounding suburbs

Before & After: Safety Glass Replacement – Breakwater