Fire-Rated Curtain Walling
Facade glazing tested for fire where boundaries or compartments demand it.
Learn more →If a building in Warrington needs fire-rated windows, the starting point is the rating its fire strategy requires. We confirm that, survey the openings and quote a tested system to suit.
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
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.
Whether the building is in central Warrington or the wider WA1, WA55, WA2, WA4 districts, we can survey and quote. We also cover Newton-le-Willows, Golborne, Widnes. Warrington is the largest town in our Cheshire coverage.
If a fire-rated window cannot open, ventilation may need another route. We coordinate with the designer.
Windows used for escape from rooms have their own size and opening rules, and should not be confused with fire-resisting windows.
Rated windows can usually be finished to match the rest of the elevation.
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.
You receive the classification references, glass marks and installation photographs for your fire safety records.
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in England, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Warrington budgets are not open-ended.
Fire-rated windows applies to many building types in Warrington, including retail and leisure units and hotels.
Frames can be slightly heavier, but most can be finished to match surrounding windows.
Some can, if the opening version has been tested. Fixed fire-rated windows are more common.
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.
Building work in Warrington follows the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B, and occupied buildings are covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Facade glazing tested for fire where boundaries or compartments demand it.
Learn more →E and EW glass where flames and hot gases must be stopped.
Learn more →EI 30 to EI 120 glass that blocks heat as well as flames.
Learn more →Slim steel frames for long spans, high ratings and heavy glass.
Learn more →Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
We visit Warrington to measure, record existing marks and check the frames and substrate.
We set out the system, glass, evidence and programme, with a fixed price.
Installation to the system details, then a handover pack with photographs and evidence.
Send sizes, photos of any glass marks or your inspection report and we will come back with the right tested system.