E 30 – EI 60
Fire-Rated Curtain Walling
Facade glazing tested for fire where boundaries or compartments demand it.
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Edinburgh and the Lothians · EH1
Fire-Rated Windows across Edinburgh
For Edinburgh buildings, we supply, replace and check fire-rated windows wherever the fire strategy depends on it, working to the tested system rather than the glass alone.
E 30 – EI 60EH1Scotland
Quote for Edinburgh
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Fire-Rated Windows in Edinburgh: what's included
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.
- External-grade fire glass in sealed units
- Fire-stopping to the wall opening
- Tested opening fire-rated windows where available
- Fixed fire-rated windows
Key checks for Edinburgh 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.
Ventilation
If a fire-rated window cannot open, ventilation may need another route. We coordinate with the designer.
Matching appearance
Rated windows can usually be finished to match the rest of the elevation.
Scotland regulations that shape the job
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.
Areas we cover around Edinburgh
Survey visits can be arranged anywhere in Edinburgh, including the EH1, EH2, EH3, EH7, EH9, EH6 districts, and in nearby Musselburgh, Kirkcaldy, Dunfermline. Edinburgh is the main town we cover in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
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What every Edinburgh quote includes
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Edinburgh budgets are not open-ended.
Evidence you can file
You receive the classification references, glass marks and installation photographs for your fire safety records.
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Edinburgh building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Building types we cover in Edinburgh
Fire-rated windows applies to many building types in Edinburgh, including student accommodation and schools and colleges.
Fire-Rated Windows: Edinburgh questions
Do fire-rated windows look different?
Frames can be slightly heavier, but most can be finished to match surrounding windows.
Can fire-rated windows open?
Some can, if the opening version has been tested. Fixed fire-rated windows are more common.
Can you price fire-rated windows in Edinburgh 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.
How quickly can you survey in Edinburgh?
Survey timing in Edinburgh depends on access, the size of the building and how urgent the defect is. Tell us your deadline when you enquire and we will confirm a date before you commit.
Related
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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 Edinburgh
Tell us what you have
Send drawings, a fire risk assessment action or photos of the glass marks.
Survey
We visit Edinburgh to measure, record existing marks and check the frames and substrate.
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.