E 30 – EI 60
Fire-Rated Curtain Walling
Facade glazing tested for fire where boundaries or compartments demand it.
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Gwent · NP44
Fire-Rated Windows in Cwmbran
We provide fire-rated windows in Cwmbran and across Gwent, working from the classification your building needs and handing over the evidence that proves what was fitted.
E 30 – EI 60NP44Wales
Quote for Cwmbran
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with fire-rated windows in Cwmbran
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.
- Fixed fire-rated windows
- Boundary-wall and escape-route windows
- External-grade fire glass in sealed units
- Fire-stopping to the wall opening
What you can expect in Cwmbran
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Cwmbran identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Cwmbran around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Evidence you can file
You receive the classification references, glass marks and installation photographs for your fire safety records.
Before you order fire-rated windows: what matters
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.
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.
Cwmbran coverage and nearby towns
We cover Cwmbran and the surrounding postcode districts, including NP44. Nearby towns we also serve include Pontypool, Risca, Newport. Cwmbran lies roughly 8 km from Newport, within our Gwent coverage.
Fire glazing rules in Wales
Wales Which rules apply?
Building regulations are devolved in Wales, so fire safety design follows the Welsh Ministers' version of Approved Document B rather than the English one, alongside impact safety guidance for glazing.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies in Wales, so the responsible person must maintain fire-resisting glazing as part of the premises' fire safety measures. The Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed this extends to the structure, external walls and flat entrance doors of multi-occupied residential buildings.
Wales is introducing its own building safety regime for occupied residential buildings, so check current Welsh requirements before planning major works to blocks of flats.
Cwmbran building types
Fire-rated windows applies to many building types in Cwmbran, including schools and colleges and industrial units.
FAQs for Cwmbran
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.
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 Cwmbran 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.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Cwmbran?
Cwmbran is in Wales, where the Welsh Approved Document B applies to building work and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 covers occupied premises.
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From enquiry to handover in Cwmbran
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Survey
We visit Cwmbran to measure, record existing marks and check the frames and substrate.
Written proposal
We set out the system, glass, evidence and programme, with a fixed price.
Complete and document
Work is completed to the manufacturer's details and documented for your records.