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 · LL18
Fire-Resistant Glass in Rhyl, Clwyd
Our fire-resistant glass service covers Rhyl and neighbouring areas such as Colwyn Bay and Flint, with every job built around a tested system.
E 30 – EI 120LL18Wales
Quote for Rhyl
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with fire-resistant glass in Rhyl
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 with radiation control (EW) laminated glass
- Intumescent glazing seals, tapes and gaskets to the tested specification
- Insulating (EI) intumescent-interlayer and gel-filled glass
- Integrity (E) glass: modified toughened, glass-ceramic and polished wired types
Key checks for Rhyl projects
Marking and records
Most fire glass is permanently marked with its product and classification. We record the marks, pane sizes and evidence references on handover so whoever is responsible for fire safety can show what is installed.
Which classification do you actually need?
The fire strategy or building control drawings set the rating for each element. Integrity-only glass is cheaper and thinner, but its use on escape routes is restricted; insulating glass carries far fewer restrictions because people can pass it safely during a fire.
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.
Areas we cover around Rhyl
We cover Rhyl and the surrounding postcode districts, including LL18. Nearby towns we also serve include Colwyn Bay, Flint, Heswall. Rhyl is about 45 km from Wrexham, the largest town in our Clwyd coverage.
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What every Rhyl quote includes
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Rhyl around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Wales rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in Wales, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Rhyl identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Which rules apply to fire-resistant glass in Rhyl?
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.
Building types we cover in Rhyl
Sector guides below cover schools and colleges, industrial units and other buildings in Rhyl.
Questions about fire-resistant glass in Rhyl
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.
How thick is fire-resistant glass?
Integrity glass can be similar in thickness to standard glass. Insulating glass is laminated from several layers, so it gets markedly thicker and heavier as the rating increases from EI 30 to EI 120.
Can you price fire-resistant glass in Rhyl 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.
How quickly can you survey in Rhyl?
Survey timing in Rhyl 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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How a Rhyl job runs
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 Rhyl and check what the existing frames can accept.
Written proposal
We set out the system, glass, evidence and programme, with a fixed price.
Complete and document
Work is completed to the manufacturer's details and documented for your records.