E 30 – EI 60
Fire-Rated Windows
Windows near boundaries and protected routes, tested for fire.
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Greater London · SW13
Barnes fire-rated curtain walling
Our fire-rated curtain walling service covers Barnes and neighbouring areas such as Chiswick and Putney, with every job built around a tested system.
E 30 – EI 60SW13England
Quote for Barnes
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with fire-rated curtain walling in Barnes
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.
- Handover evidence for the building record
- External-grade fire glass
- Spandrel and opaque panel coordination
- Tested fire-rated curtain wall systems
Key checks for Barnes projects
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.
Higher-risk buildings
Work on higher-risk residential buildings in England goes through the Building Safety Regulator, which needs full product evidence at the design stage.
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.
England regulations that shape the job
England Which rules apply?
Building work in England is covered by the Building Regulations 2010, with fire safety guidance in Approved Document B and impact safety guidance for glazing in Approved Document K.
Once a building is in use, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the responsible person to maintain fire safety measures, including fire-resisting glazing. The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 add duties for multi-occupied residential buildings, including fire door checks in buildings over 11 metres.
Where we work around Barnes
We cover Barnes and the surrounding postcode districts, including SW13, SW14, W4, SW15, W6, W14. Nearby towns we also serve include Chiswick, Putney, Fulham. We cover Barnes as part of our Greater London coverage.
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How we work in Barnes
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Barnes building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Barnes identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Barnes budgets are not open-ended.
Sectors we cover in Barnes
Sector guides below cover healthcare buildings, blocks of flats and other buildings in Barnes.
Questions about fire-rated curtain walling in Barnes
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.
Can fire glass be used in double-glazed units?
Yes. External fire-rated glazing is usually supplied as a sealed unit with the fire pane in a tested position.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Barnes?
Yes. We plan phasing, out-of-hours work and temporary protection so the building can stay in use where the fire strategy allows.
How quickly can you survey in Barnes?
Survey timing in Barnes depends on access, the size of the building and how urgent the defect is. Tell us your deadline when you enquire and we will confirm a date before you commit.
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From enquiry to handover in Barnes
Share the details
Send the fire strategy extract, inspection report or a few photos of the openings.
Survey
We visit Barnes to measure, record existing marks and check the frames and substrate.
Written proposal
We set out the system, glass, evidence and programme, with a fixed price.
Fit and record
We install, photograph seals and fixings before closing up, and hand over the schedule.