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Fire-Rated Curtain Walling
Curtain walling across Edinburgh and the Lothians
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Edinburgh and the Lothians fire-rated windows
We take fire-rated windows enquiries from across Edinburgh and the Lothians, with surveys arranged in Edinburgh, Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate and the surrounding towns.
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Quote for Edinburgh and the Lothians
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our fire-rated windows service includes in Edinburgh and the Lothians
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.
- Matching sightlines to adjacent non-rated windows
- External-grade fire glass in sealed units
- Tested opening fire-rated windows where available
Fire-Rated Windows by town in Edinburgh and the Lothians
We cover fire-rated windows in Edinburgh and across Edinburgh and the Lothians, including Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate.
Key checks for Edinburgh and the Lothians projects
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.
Ventilation
If a fire-rated window cannot open, ventilation may need another route. We coordinate with the designer.
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.
Scotland rules for fire glazing
Scotland Which rules apply?
In Scotland, building work needs a building warrant under the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004, with fire guidance in Section 2 of the Building Standards Technical Handbooks rather than Approved Documents.
For relevant premises, the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 place duties on the duty holder to maintain fire safety measures, which include fire-resisting glazing.
Scottish guidance has its own approach to escape routes and compartmentation, so glazing designs are checked against the Technical Handbooks and the warrant drawings.
Questions from Edinburgh and the Lothians clients
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.
Is fire-rated glass in a standard window enough?
No. The frame, glazing system and fixings also need to be part of a tested window.
Do fire-rated windows look different?
Frames can be slightly heavier, but most can be finished to match surrounding windows.
Can you survey anywhere in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
Yes. We can arrange surveys anywhere in Edinburgh and the Lothians, including Edinburgh and Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate.
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Process
How a Edinburgh and the Lothians job runs
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Measure and check
We measure each opening in Edinburgh and the Lothians and check what the existing frames can accept.
Written quote
You receive a written quote naming the tested system and classification.
Fit and record
We install, photograph seals and fixings before closing up, and hand over the schedule.