Scotland · 17 postcode districts
Fire-Rated Windows in Scottish Borders
Our Scottish Borders fire-rated windows service covers survey, supply and installation to the tested details, documented on handover.
E 30 – EI 60ScotlandTDEH
Quote for Scottish Borders
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our fire-rated windows service includes in Scottish Borders
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.
- Fire-stopping to the wall opening
- External-grade fire glass in sealed units
- Tested opening fire-rated windows where available
Places we cover in Scottish Borders
Scottish Borders coverage includes Galashiels, Hawick, Peebles, Kelso, Selkirk and the TD, EH postcode areas (17 postcode districts).
What to check before ordering in Scottish Borders
Matching appearance
Rated windows can usually be finished to match the rest of the elevation.
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.
Which rules apply 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.
FAQs for Scottish Borders
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.
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.
Do fire-rated windows look different?
Frames can be slightly heavier, but most can be finished to match surrounding windows.
Do you cover all of Scottish Borders?
Yes. We take enquiries from across Scottish Borders, including Galashiels and Hawick, Peebles, Kelso, Selkirk, and arrange surveys to suit your programme.
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Process
From enquiry to handover in Scottish Borders
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Site visit
A survey in Scottish Borders confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
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.