Scotland · 48 postcode districts
Fire-Resistant Glass for Edinburgh and the Lothians buildings
We survey, supply and install fire-resistant glass across Edinburgh and the Lothians, from Edinburgh to Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate, working to the classification your fire strategy sets.
E 30 – EI 120ScotlandEH
Quote for Edinburgh and the Lothians
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our fire-resistant glass service includes in Edinburgh and the Lothians
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.
- Impact-classified build-ups for critical locations
- Integrity (E) glass: modified toughened, glass-ceramic and polished wired types
- Integrity with radiation control (EW) laminated glass
Key checks for Edinburgh and the Lothians projects
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.
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.
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.
Fire-Resistant Glass by town in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Our Edinburgh and the Lothians coverage spans 48 postcode districts across the EH postcode areas.
Scotland rules for fire glazing
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.
Fire-Resistant Glass in Edinburgh and the Lothians: questions
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.
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.
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 cover all of Edinburgh and the Lothians?
Yes. We take enquiries from across Edinburgh and the Lothians, including Edinburgh and Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate, and arrange surveys to suit your programme.
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What happens next
Share the details
Send the fire strategy extract, inspection report or a few photos of the openings.
Site visit
A survey in Edinburgh and the Lothians 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.