E 30 – EI 60
Fire-Rated Curtain Walling
Facade glazing tested for fire where boundaries or compartments demand it.
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Greater Manchester · WA14
Fire-Rated Windows for Altrincham buildings
When a fire strategy, inspection report or building control comment in Altrincham calls for glazing tested to resist fire, our fire-rated windows service covers survey, supply and installation.
E 30 – EI 60WA14England
Quote for Altrincham
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with fire-rated windows in Altrincham
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
- Boundary-wall and escape-route windows
- Fixed fire-rated windows
- Matching sightlines to adjacent non-rated windows
Altrincham coverage and nearby towns
We cover Altrincham and the surrounding postcode districts, including WA14, WA15, M33, M23. Nearby towns we also serve include Sale, Urmston, Stretford. Altrincham is about 13 km from Manchester, the largest town in our Greater Manchester coverage.
Key checks for Altrincham projects
Ventilation
If a fire-rated window cannot open, ventilation may need another route. We coordinate with the designer.
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.
Matching appearance
Rated windows can usually be finished to match the rest of the elevation.
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.
What you can expect in Altrincham
Evidence you can file
You receive the classification references, glass marks and installation photographs for your fire safety records.
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Altrincham budgets are not open-ended.
England rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in England, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Sectors we cover in Altrincham
We can survey and quote for hotels, retail and leisure units and other building types in Altrincham.
Fire-Rated Windows: Altrincham questions
Can fire-rated windows open?
Some can, if the opening version has been tested. Fixed fire-rated windows are more common.
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.
Can you price fire-rated windows in Altrincham 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.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Altrincham?
Yes. We plan phasing, out-of-hours work and temporary protection so the building can stay in use where the fire strategy allows.
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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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How a Altrincham 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 Altrincham and check what the existing frames can accept.
Written quote
You receive a written quote naming the tested system and classification.
Complete and document
Work is completed to the manufacturer's details and documented for your records.