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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Hampshire · PO7
Fire-Resistant Glass across Waterlooville
Fire-resistant glass in Waterlooville is usually needed for one of three reasons: new building work, a change to an existing fire-resisting wall, or defects found in an inspection. We handle all three.
E 30 – EI 120PO7England
Quote for Waterlooville
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our fire-resistant glass service includes in Waterlooville
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.
- Insulating (EI) intumescent-interlayer and gel-filled glass
- Intumescent glazing seals, tapes and gaskets to the tested specification
- Integrity (E) glass: modified toughened, glass-ceramic and polished wired types
- Integrity with radiation control (EW) laminated glass
How we work in Waterlooville
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Waterlooville building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Waterlooville budgets are not open-ended.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Waterlooville identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
What to check before ordering fire-resistant glass in Waterlooville
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.
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.
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.
Areas we cover around Waterlooville
We cover Waterlooville and the surrounding postcode districts, including PO7, PO6, PO9. Nearby towns we also serve include Havant, Portsmouth, Fareham. Waterlooville lies roughly 26 km from Southampton, within our Hampshire coverage.
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Which rules apply to fire-resistant glass in Waterlooville?
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.
Building types we cover in Waterlooville
Sector guides below cover offices, healthcare buildings and other buildings in Waterlooville.
Fire-Resistant Glass: Waterlooville questions
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.
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.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Waterlooville?
Building work in Waterlooville follows the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B, and occupied buildings are covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Can you price fire-resistant glass in Waterlooville 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.
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E 30 – EI 120
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From enquiry to handover in Waterlooville
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Site visit
A survey in Waterlooville confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
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.