Fire-Rated Curtain Walling
Facade glazing tested for fire where boundaries or compartments demand it.
Learn more →If a building in Finchley 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Whether the building is in central Finchley or the wider N3, NW4, N12, NW7, NW11, N2 districts, we can survey and quote. We also cover Muswell Hill, Cricklewood, Kilburn. Finchley sits within our Greater London coverage, alongside Muswell Hill.
We can phase work in Finchley around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in England, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Every quote in Finchley identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
We can survey and quote for schools and colleges, hotels and other building types in Finchley.
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.
Frames can be slightly heavier, but most can be finished to match surrounding windows.
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.
Survey timing in Finchley 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.
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 →Send drawings, a fire risk assessment action or photos of the glass marks.
We measure each opening in Finchley and check what the existing frames can accept.
You receive a written quote naming the tested system and classification.
We install, photograph seals and fixings before closing up, and hand over the schedule.
Send sizes, photos of any glass marks or your inspection report and we will come back with the right tested system.