E 30 – EI 60
Fire-Rated Curtain Walling
Facade glazing tested for fire where boundaries or compartments demand it.
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Berkshire · RG14
Newbury fire-rated windows
Fire-rated windows in Newbury is usually needed for one of three reasons: new building work, a change to an existing fire-resisting wall, or defects found in an inspection. We handle all three.
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Quote for Newbury
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with fire-rated windows in Newbury
Most fire-rated windows are fixed lights, because opening windows need the opening sash, hinges and locks to be tested too. We supply and install fixed and, where tested, opening fire-rated windows in steel, aluminium and timber, matched to the surrounding windows where possible.
- External-grade fire glass in sealed units
- Tested opening fire-rated windows where available
- Fire-stopping to the wall opening
- Boundary-wall and escape-route windows
What to check before ordering fire-rated windows in Newbury
Escape windows are different
Windows used for escape from rooms have their own size and opening rules, and should not be confused with fire-resisting windows.
Ventilation
If a fire-rated window cannot open, ventilation may need another route. We coordinate with the designer.
Why fixed lights are common
An opening sash introduces gaps and hardware that all need testing. Fixed fire-rated windows are simpler and more widely available.
Fire glazing rules in England
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.
Newbury coverage and nearby towns
Our Berkshire coverage takes in Newbury (RG14, RG20, RG19) and the neighbouring towns of Thatcham, Basingstoke, Didcot. Reading, around 25 km from Newbury, is the largest town in the same coverage area.
How we work in Newbury
Evidence you can file
You receive the classification references, glass marks and installation photographs for your fire safety records.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Newbury identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
England rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in England, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Building types we cover in Newbury
Sector guides below cover industrial units, offices and other buildings in Newbury.
FAQs for Newbury
Can fire-rated windows open?
Some can, if the opening version has been tested. Fixed fire-rated windows are more common.
When do I need a fire-rated window?
Usually when a wall is close to a boundary, when a window overlooks a protected escape route, or when part of a building faces another part at close range. Your designer or building control will confirm.
Do you carry out fire-rated windows in Newbury?
Yes. We survey and install in Newbury and across Berkshire, including the RG14 district and nearby Thatcham.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Newbury?
Yes. We plan phasing, out-of-hours work and temporary protection so the building can stay in use where the fire strategy allows.
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Insulated Fire Glass (EI)
EI 30 to EI 120 glass that blocks heat as well as flames.
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Steel Fire-Rated Screens
Slim steel frames for long spans, high ratings and heavy glass.
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How a Newbury job runs
Tell us what you have
Send drawings, a fire risk assessment action or photos of the glass marks.
Survey
We visit Newbury to measure, record existing marks and check the frames and substrate.
Quote and evidence
Your quote lists each item with its classification and the evidence it relies on.
Complete and document
Work is completed to the manufacturer's details and documented for your records.