E 30 – EI 60
Fire-Rated Glass Partitions
Office glass partitions where the wall has to be fire-resisting.
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Berkshire · RG18
Frameless Fire-Rated Glazing in Thatcham, Berkshire
When a fire strategy, inspection report or building control comment in Thatcham calls for glazing tested to resist fire, our frameless fire-rated glazing service covers survey, supply and installation.
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Quote for Thatcham
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our frameless fire-rated glazing service includes in Thatcham
Frameless fire glazing only works within tight, tested limits: specific glass types, joint widths, sealants, channel details and maximum heights. We specify it where the evidence supports your layout, and tell you plainly when a slim framed system is the better route.
- Handover evidence
- Head, base and wall channels to the system details
- Tested butt-jointed insulating or integrity glass systems
- Rated sealant joints
What to check before ordering frameless fire-rated glazing in Thatcham
Protection on site
Frameless glass is exposed during the build. We plan protection until other trades finish.
The joint is part of the test
The sealant, joint width and any interlayer in the joint come from the test. Generic silicone in a fire glass joint is not acceptable.
Doors
True frameless fire doors are rare; most frameless walls use a slim framed door within the run. We show you the options on drawings.
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 Thatcham
Coverage around Thatcham includes the RG18, RG19, RG14 districts and nearby Newbury, Basingstoke, Reading. Reading, around 21 km from Thatcham, is the largest town in the same coverage area.
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What you can expect in Thatcham
England rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in England, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Thatcham around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Thatcham identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Sectors we cover in Thatcham
Sector guides below cover hotels, industrial units and other buildings in Thatcham.
FAQs for Thatcham
Is frameless more expensive than framed?
Yes, typically. It also needs more careful site protection.
Is frameless fire-rated glass possible?
Yes, using tested butt-jointed systems, usually with insulating glass. It must be installed exactly to the tested details.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Thatcham?
Building work in Thatcham follows the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B, and occupied buildings are covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Can you price frameless fire-rated glazing in Thatcham from photos?
We can give a guide range from photos and sizes, including a clear photo of any marks on the glass. A fixed price follows a survey.
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EI 30 – EI 120
Insulated Fire Glass (EI)
EI 30 to EI 120 glass that blocks heat as well as flames.
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E 30 – EI 120
Fire-Rated Glazed Screens
Internal glazed screens that keep compartments and corridors protected.
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FD30 / FD60
Fire-Rated Glazed Doors
Doorsets with large glazed panels, tested as complete units.
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How a Thatcham job runs
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Survey
We visit Thatcham 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.
Complete and document
Work is completed to the manufacturer's details and documented for your records.