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Cornwall frameless fire-rated glazing
We take frameless fire-rated glazing enquiries from across Cornwall, with surveys arranged in Truro, Redruth, Falmouth, St Austell, Camborne and the surrounding towns.
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Quote for Cornwall
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Towns we cover in Cornwall
Across Cornwall we can survey in Truro, Redruth, Falmouth, St Austell, Camborne and every district in the TR, PL, EX postcode areas.
Frameless Fire-Rated Glazing: what you get in Cornwall
Frameless fire-rated glazing is a glass wall where panes meet edge to edge with a tested sealant joint instead of vertical frames, held in discreet head and base channels. It gives an almost uninterrupted view while still being tested to resist fire.
- Handover evidence
- Frameless-look fire doors where tested
- Tested butt-jointed insulating or integrity glass systems
Key checks for Cornwall projects
Height and corners
Maximum heights and the ability to form corners vary by system. Corners may need a post or a specific tested joint.
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.
Regulations for Cornwall projects
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.
In higher-risk buildings, broadly 18 metres or seven storeys with two or more homes, the Building Safety Regulator is the building control authority. England is also phasing out BS 476 references from Approved Document B, with the remaining fire-resistance references due to go in September 2029.
FAQs for Cornwall
How tall can frameless fire glass go?
Each system states a maximum height. We check your floor-to-ceiling height against it during design.
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.
Can you survey anywhere in Cornwall?
Yes. We can arrange surveys anywhere in Cornwall, including Truro and Redruth, Falmouth, St Austell, Camborne.
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Process
How a Cornwall job runs
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Survey
We visit Cornwall 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.