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Fire-Rated Curtain Walling
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Mid Glamorgan · CF31
Fire-Rated Windows — Bridgend and CF31
Looking for fire-rated windows in Bridgend? We survey, supply and install tested fire-rated glazing for public buildings, industrial units and other buildings in and around Bridgend, including the CF31 postcode district.
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Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with fire-rated windows in Bridgend
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.
- Boundary-wall and escape-route windows
- Fixed fire-rated windows
- Matching sightlines to adjacent non-rated windows
- External-grade fire glass in sealed units
What every Bridgend quote includes
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Bridgend 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.
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Bridgend budgets are not open-ended.
Key checks for Bridgend projects
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.
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.
Where we work around Bridgend
Coverage around Bridgend includes the CF31, CF32, CF35 districts and nearby Maesteg, Tonypandy, Rhondda. Bridgend lies roughly 19 km from Rhondda, within our Mid Glamorgan coverage.
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Wales regulations that shape the job
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.
Sectors we cover in Bridgend
Sector guides below cover public buildings, industrial units and other buildings in Bridgend.
Questions about fire-rated windows in Bridgend
Do fire-rated windows look different?
Frames can be slightly heavier, but most can be finished to match surrounding windows.
Can fire-rated windows open?
Some can, if the opening version has been tested. Fixed fire-rated windows are more common.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Bridgend?
Yes. We plan phasing, out-of-hours work and temporary protection so the building can stay in use where the fire strategy allows.
How quickly can you survey in Bridgend?
Survey timing in Bridgend 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.
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Steel Fire-Rated Screens
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How a Bridgend job runs
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Survey
We visit Bridgend to measure, record existing marks and check the frames and substrate.
Quote and evidence
Your quote lists each item with its classification and the evidence it relies on.
Complete and document
Work is completed to the manufacturer's details and documented for your records.