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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Clwyd · CH5
Fire-Resistant Glass in Deeside
From the CH5 district outwards, we arrange fire-resistant glass for buildings across Deeside, matching glass, frames and seals to tested evidence rather than guesswork.
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Quote for Deeside
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Fire-Resistant Glass in Deeside: what's included
Fire-resistant glass is glazing that has been tested, as part of a complete glazed system, to hold back fire for a set time. It is classified by what it stops: E (integrity) keeps flames and hot gases on the fire side, EW also limits the heat radiated through the glass, and EI (integrity and insulation) also limits the temperature rise on the protected side, so people can pass it more safely.
- Glazing beads and fixings to the frame manufacturer's details
- Integrity with radiation control (EW) laminated glass
- Insulating (EI) intumescent-interlayer and gel-filled glass
- Intumescent glazing seals, tapes and gaskets to the tested specification
What you can expect in Deeside
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Deeside budgets are not open-ended.
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Deeside around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Deeside identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Key checks for Deeside projects
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.
Can any fire glass go in any fire-rated frame?
No. A frame is only rated with the glass types and pane sizes it was tested or assessed with. We check the frame's evidence before quoting, and if the existing frame is unknown we say so and price the options.
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.
Where we work around Deeside
Survey visits can be arranged anywhere in Deeside, including the CH5 districts, and in nearby Hawarden, Buckley, Flint. Wrexham, around 17 km from Deeside, is the largest town in the same coverage area.
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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 Deeside
We can survey and quote for care homes, hotels and other building types in Deeside.
Questions about fire-resistant glass in Deeside
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.
Do you supply fire glass only?
Our service is supply and installation, because the rating depends on how the glass is fitted. For trade buyers we can quote supply of cut-to-size panes with the matching glazing materials on request.
Do you carry out fire-resistant glass in Deeside?
Yes. We survey and install in Deeside and across Clwyd, including the CH5 district and nearby Hawarden.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Deeside?
Deeside 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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E 30 – EI 120
Fire-Rated Glazed Screens
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How a Deeside job runs
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Survey
We visit Deeside 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.
Install and hand over
Installation to the system details, then a handover pack with photographs and evidence.