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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Berkshire · RG1
Fire-Resistant Glass — Reading and RG1
Looking for fire-resistant glass in Reading? We survey, supply and install tested fire-rated glazing for offices, schools and colleges and other buildings in and around Reading, including the RG1 postcode district.
E 30 – EI 120RG1England
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Fire-Resistant Glass in Reading: what's included
We supply and fit fire-resistant glass into new and existing fire-rated frames, matching the glass type, thickness, beads, seals and fixings to the test or assessment evidence for that frame. The glass on its own does not carry a rating; the combination does, so we start every job by identifying the system you have or need.
- Integrity (E) glass: modified toughened, glass-ceramic and polished wired types
- Glazing beads and fixings to the frame manufacturer's details
- Intumescent glazing seals, tapes and gaskets to the tested specification
- Integrity with radiation control (EW) laminated glass
Before you order fire-resistant glass: what matters
Inside or outside?
Many insulating fire glasses use interlayers that need protecting from UV and moisture, so external positions need a product approved for exterior use, with the right edge seal and glazing system.
Impact safety still applies
Glass in doors, side panels and low-level positions has to meet impact safety rules as well as the fire rating. Most modern fire glass carries an impact classification; old wired glass usually does not.
Weight and handling
Insulating fire glass gets thicker and heavier as the rating rises. Large EI 60 and EI 120 panes often need lifting equipment and a frame designed for the load, which we plan before the delivery date.
Which rules apply to fire-resistant glass in Reading?
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.
Reading coverage and nearby towns
We cover Reading and the surrounding postcode districts, including RG1, RG4, RG30, RG6, RG2. Nearby towns we also serve include Earley, Wokingham, Crowthorne. Reading is the main town we cover in Berkshire.
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What you can expect in Reading
England rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in England, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Reading budgets are not open-ended.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Reading identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Building types we cover in Reading
Sector guides below cover offices, schools and colleges and other buildings in Reading.
Questions about fire-resistant glass in Reading
Is toughened glass fire-resistant?
Ordinary toughened safety glass is not. It can shatter early in a fire. Fire-resistant integrity glass is specially processed or formulated and only gains a rating when fitted in a tested frame and glazing system.
Can you match glass that is already installed?
Often, yes. We read the marks on the existing panes and check them against the frame evidence. Where the original product is discontinued we look for an alternative covered by the same evidence or a formal assessment.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Reading?
Building work in Reading follows the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B, and occupied buildings are covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Do you carry out fire-resistant glass in Reading?
Yes. We survey and install in Reading and across Berkshire, including the RG1 district and nearby Earley.
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How a Reading job runs
Share the details
Send the fire strategy extract, inspection report or a few photos of the openings.
Site visit
A survey in Reading confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
Written proposal
We set out the system, glass, evidence and programme, with a fixed price.
Fit and record
We install, photograph seals and fixings before closing up, and hand over the schedule.