Project Portfolio: Toughened Glass Supply (Devon & Cornwall)

Project Overview

Client Type: Residential & Contractor Supply

Location: South West UK (Exeter, Plymouth, Truro, St Ives)

Products: 10mm Toughened Balustrade Glass, 25.5mm Walk-on Glass, and Frosted Privacy Screens.

Key Advantage: Direct-from-manufacturer pricing, often 50% lower than regional South West competitors.

Sheffield Quality, Shipped Daily to the South West

At Dio-Met, we frequently hear from customers in Devon and Cornwall who are shocked by the regional price inflation for architectural glass. By manufacturing in our Sheffield hub and leveraging our established nationwide logistics network, we provide toughened and laminated glass to the South West at a fraction of the cost of local suppliers—without compromising on the rigorous safety standards required for coastal environments.

• Marine-Ready Glass Solutions: Whether it’s a glass balustrade for a coastal balcony in Falmouth or a walk-on floor for a terrace in Torquay, our glass is engineered to withstand the high-wind loads and salt-air exposure typical of the South West peninsula.

• The Price Gap: A recent client comparison revealed that Dio-Met’s toughened glass quotes were nearly half the price of larger "premium" suppliers in the Devon area. This value is achieved by cutting out the middleman and shipping directly from our workshop to your site.

• Specialist Treatments: For projects like the walk-on glass floors seen in our Alderley Edge case study, we offer non-slip treatments (PTV rating of 68) and watertight sealing systems that are far superior to standard timber decking.

Technical Expert Insight: The Logistics of Shipping Large Glass Panels

One of the biggest hurdles for South West projects is the "Breakage Risk" associated with long-distance glass transport. At Dio-Met, we have perfected a specialist logistics system specifically for nationwide glass delivery. Unlike standard couriers, we utilize dedicated non-stackable courier networks that understand the structural vulnerabilities of toughened glass. This allows us to deliver 25mm walk-on floor glass or 1.8m high privacy screens to remote locations in West Cornwall or the Dartmoor Highlands with a near-zero breakage rate. By solving the logistics puzzle, we allow customers to access Sheffield's competitive fabrication prices regardless of their distance from the M1.

Bespoke Glass Solutions Across the UK

From our central production hub in Sheffield, Dio-Met provides the architectural glass needed to transform homes from St Ives to Exeter. Why pay a premium for local "convenience" when you can have engineered quality shipped directly to your door at a fraction of the cost?

• See All Projects: View our Full Case Study Gallery

• Instant Pricing: Visit our Glass Webshop

• Privacy Glass: Explore Frosted Screening Options

• Request a South West Quote: Call 0114 243 9009 or email sales@diometonline.co.uk.