E 30 – EI 60
Fire-Rated Curtain Walling
Facade glazing tested for fire where boundaries or compartments demand it.
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Clwyd · CH5
Fire-Rated Windows across Deeside
When a fire strategy, inspection report or building control comment in Deeside calls for glazing tested to resist fire, our fire-rated windows service covers survey, supply and installation.
E 30 – EI 60CH5Wales
Quote for Deeside
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our fire-rated windows service includes in Deeside
Fire-rated windows are windows tested as complete units to resist fire, needed where an external wall must protect a neighbouring property, where a window looks onto a protected stair or escape route, or where two parts of a building face each other at close range.
- Fire-stopping to the wall opening
- External-grade fire glass in sealed units
- Matching sightlines to adjacent non-rated windows
- Boundary-wall and escape-route windows
Where we work around Deeside
Coverage around Deeside includes the CH5 districts and nearby Hawarden, Buckley, Flint. Deeside lies roughly 17 km from Wrexham, within our Clwyd coverage.
Key checks for Deeside projects
Boundary distance
The closer a wall is to a boundary, the less unprotected area it can have. Fixed windows that meet the wall's full fire-resistance requirement, including insulation where required, are not counted as unprotected area; integrity-only glazing generally still is.
Retrofits
Replacing a non-rated window near a boundary is often triggered by an extension or change of use. We survey the opening before quoting.
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.
Wales regulations that shape the job
Wales Which rules apply?
Building regulations are devolved in Wales, so fire safety design follows the Welsh Ministers' version of Approved Document B rather than the English one, alongside impact safety guidance for glazing.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies in Wales, so the responsible person must maintain fire-resisting glazing as part of the premises' fire safety measures. The Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed this extends to the structure, external walls and flat entrance doors of multi-occupied residential buildings.
What every Deeside quote includes
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Deeside building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Deeside budgets are not open-ended.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Deeside identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Deeside building types
Fire-rated windows applies to many building types in Deeside, including offices and schools and colleges.
Questions about fire-rated windows in Deeside
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 fire-rated windows look different?
Frames can be slightly heavier, but most can be finished to match surrounding windows.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Deeside?
Yes. We plan phasing, out-of-hours work and temporary protection so the building can stay in use where the fire strategy allows.
Can you price fire-rated windows in Deeside 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.
Related
Related services in Deeside
E · EW
Integrity Fire Glass (E & EW)
E and EW glass where flames and hot gases must be stopped.
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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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up to EI 120
Steel Fire-Rated Screens
Slim steel frames for long spans, high ratings and heavy glass.
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From enquiry to handover in Deeside
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Survey
We visit Deeside 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.
Fit and record
We install, photograph seals and fixings before closing up, and hand over the schedule.