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Edinburgh and the Lothians fire-rated curtain walling
We take fire-rated curtain walling enquiries from across Edinburgh and the Lothians, with surveys arranged in Edinburgh, Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate and the surrounding towns.
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Fire-Rated Curtain Walling: an overview for Edinburgh and the Lothians
We supply and install fire-rated curtain walling and fire-rated zones within standard curtain walling, alongside the fire-stopping at slab edges. External wall work is closely scrutinised after recent regulatory changes, so every element we fit is backed by evidence for its position.
- Slab-edge fire-stopping and cavity barriers to the design
- Handover evidence for the building record
- Fire-rated zones within mixed facades
Choose a town in Edinburgh and the Lothians
We cover fire-rated curtain walling in Edinburgh and across Edinburgh and the Lothians, including Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate.
Key checks for Edinburgh and the Lothians projects
External-grade glass
External fire glass must be suitable for UV and weather exposure, usually in a sealed double-glazed unit with the fire pane positioned as tested.
Slab edges
The gap between the curtain wall and each floor slab needs fire-stopping designed with the facade, not added afterwards.
Boundaries
External walls close to a boundary may need to be fire-resisting with limited unprotected areas. Fixed glazing that meets the wall's full fire-resistance requirement, including insulation where required, is not counted as unprotected area, so it can let you keep glass in those positions.
Scotland rules for fire glazing
Scotland Which rules apply?
In Scotland, building work needs a building warrant under the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004, with fire guidance in Section 2 of the Building Standards Technical Handbooks rather than Approved Documents.
For relevant premises, the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 place duties on the duty holder to maintain fire safety measures, which include fire-resisting glazing.
Fire-Rated Curtain Walling in Edinburgh and the Lothians: questions
Can you add fire-rated zones to existing curtain walling?
Sometimes, if the existing system has a tested fire-rated version. Otherwise a local replacement may be needed.
Do you work on high-rise buildings?
We can supply and install on taller buildings where the project has the required approvals, and we provide evidence suitable for the Building Safety Regulator in England.
When does curtain walling need to be fire-rated?
Typically where the facade is near a boundary, where it encloses a protected stair or lobby, or where fire spread between floors has to be controlled. The fire strategy sets the requirement.
Do you cover all of Edinburgh and the Lothians?
Yes. We take enquiries from across Edinburgh and the Lothians, including Edinburgh and Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate, and arrange surveys to suit your programme.
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Process
From enquiry to handover in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Share the details
Send the fire strategy extract, inspection report or a few photos of the openings.
Site visit
A survey in Edinburgh and the Lothians confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
Written proposal
We set out the system, glass, evidence and programme, with a fixed price.
Complete and document
Work is completed to the manufacturer's details and documented for your records.