E 30 – EI 60
Fire-Rated Curtain Walling
Facade glazing tested for fire where boundaries or compartments demand it.
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Lanarkshire · ML2
Fire-Rated Windows in Wishaw
We provide fire-rated windows in Wishaw and across Lanarkshire, working from the classification your building needs and handing over the evidence that proves what was fitted.
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Quote for Wishaw
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Fire-Rated Windows in Wishaw: 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.
- Matching sightlines to adjacent non-rated windows
- Fixed fire-rated windows
- Tested opening fire-rated windows where available
- External-grade fire glass in sealed units
Before you order fire-rated windows: what matters
Retrofits
Replacing a non-rated window near a boundary is often triggered by an extension or change of use. We survey the opening before quoting.
Ventilation
If a fire-rated window cannot open, ventilation may need another route. We coordinate with the designer.
Why fixed lights are common
An opening sash introduces gaps and hardware that all need testing. Fixed fire-rated windows are simpler and more widely available.
Fire glazing rules in Scotland
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.
Scottish guidance has its own approach to escape routes and compartmentation, so glazing designs are checked against the Technical Handbooks and the warrant drawings.
Where we work around Wishaw
Coverage around Wishaw includes the ML2, ML1 districts and nearby Motherwell, Hamilton, Airdrie. Wishaw is about 16 km from East Kilbride, the largest town in our Lanarkshire coverage.
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What every Wishaw quote includes
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Wishaw around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Wishaw budgets are not open-ended.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Wishaw identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Sectors we cover in Wishaw
Fire-rated windows applies to many building types in Wishaw, including offices and retail and leisure units.
Fire-Rated Windows: Wishaw questions
Can fire-rated windows open?
Some can, if the opening version has been tested. Fixed fire-rated windows are more common.
Do fire-rated windows look different?
Frames can be slightly heavier, but most can be finished to match surrounding windows.
Can you price fire-rated windows in Wishaw 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 carry out fire-rated windows in Wishaw?
Yes. We survey and install in Wishaw and across Lanarkshire, including the ML2 district and nearby Motherwell.
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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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Steel Fire-Rated Screens
Slim steel frames for long spans, high ratings and heavy glass.
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What happens next
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 Wishaw and check what the existing frames can accept.
Quote and evidence
Your quote lists each item with its classification and the evidence it relies on.
Install and hand over
Installation to the system details, then a handover pack with photographs and evidence.