Kmiainfo: Glass plan Budget for Typical Home(2–3 BHK)

Sample “Glass-Plan for a Typical Home (2–3 BHK)”, using a smart strategy: budget where risk is low, premium where safety is critical.

This format is Homeowners & builder-friendly and easy to approve.

🏠 Sample Glass-Plan: Typical Home (2–3 BHK)

🪟 Windows :-

Glass type: Tempered glass

Thickness: 8 mm

Where: Living room & bedrooms

Why: Code-approved, safe, cost-effective

Upgrade option: 6+6 mm laminated for low-level or high-rise windows

Cost ratio: ⭐⭐ (medium)

🚪 Main Door / Sliding Balcony Door :-

Glass type: Tempered glass

Thickness: 10 mm

Why: Mandatory safety, strong for daily use

Premium option: 6+6 mm laminated (better security)

Cost ratio: ⭐⭐–⭐⭐⭐

🚿 Bathrooms & Shower Enclosures :-

Glass type: Tempered glass (mandatory)

Thickness: 10 mm

Why: Wet area safety + durability

Premium option: 5+5 mm laminated (kids/elderly)

Cost ratio: ⭐⭐

🍽️ Kitchen (Backsplash / Partition / Cabinets) :-

Glass type: Tempered glass

Thickness: Backsplash: 6 mm

Partition/cabinet: 8 mm

Why: Heat & impact resistance

Cost ratio: ⭐

🪜 Balcony / Staircase Railing (Critical Safety Zone) :-

Glass type: Laminated glass (mandatory)

Thickness: Standard: 6+6 mm

Premium/high-rise: 8+8 mm

Why: Glass must not fall if broken

Cost ratio: ⭐⭐⭐

📊 Approximate Cost Ratio (Relative)

Area Cost Level :-

Kitchen glass ⭐ Low

Windows ⭐⭐ Medium

Doors & bathrooms ⭐⭐ Medium

Balcony / railings ⭐⭐⭐ High

(Using laminated glass only where required keeps total cost under control)

✅ Compliance Summary :---

1. Tempered glass used in all human-impact areas

2. Laminated glass used in fall-risk zones

3. No float glass in doors, bathrooms, railings

4. Generally accepted by local authorities & societies.

🔑 Smart Planning Rule :--

👉 Tempered everywhere

👉 Laminated only where critical = safest & most cost-effective plan.