E 30 – EI 60
Fire-Rated Curtain Walling
Facade glazing tested for fire where boundaries or compartments demand it.
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Essex · CO12
Fire-Rated Windows in Harwich
We provide fire-rated windows in Harwich and across Essex, working from the classification your building needs and handing over the evidence that proves what was fitted.
E 30 – EI 60CO12England
Quote for Harwich
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our fire-rated windows service includes in Harwich
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.
- Fire-stopping to the wall opening
- Matching sightlines to adjacent non-rated windows
- Boundary-wall and escape-route windows
- Tested opening fire-rated windows where available
What every Harwich quote includes
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Harwich around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Harwich identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Evidence you can file
You receive the classification references, glass marks and installation photographs for your fire safety records.
Key checks for Harwich 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.
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.
Matching appearance
Rated windows can usually be finished to match the rest of the elevation.
Where we work around Harwich
Our Essex coverage takes in Harwich (CO12) and the neighbouring towns of Felixstowe, Ipswich, Clacton-on-Sea. Harwich is about 60 km from Southend-on-Sea, the largest town in our Essex coverage.
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England regulations that shape the job
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.
Harwich building types
Fire-rated windows applies to many building types in Harwich, including blocks of flats and care homes.
Fire-Rated Windows: Harwich questions
Do fire-rated windows look different?
Frames can be slightly heavier, but most can be finished to match surrounding windows.
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.
How quickly can you survey in Harwich?
Survey timing in Harwich 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.
Can you price fire-rated windows in Harwich 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.
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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 Harwich
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 Harwich and check what the existing frames can accept.
Written proposal
We set out the system, glass, evidence and programme, with a fixed price.
Fit and record
We install, photograph seals and fixings before closing up, and hand over the schedule.