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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Kent · ME10
Fire-Resistant Glass for Sittingbourne buildings
When a fire strategy, inspection report or building control comment in Sittingbourne calls for glazing tested to resist fire, our fire-resistant glass service covers survey, supply and installation.
E 30 – EI 120ME10England
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Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our fire-resistant glass service includes in Sittingbourne
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.
- Intumescent glazing seals, tapes and gaskets to the tested specification
- Impact-classified build-ups for critical locations
- Insulating (EI) intumescent-interlayer and gel-filled glass
- Glazing beads and fixings to the frame manufacturer's details
Areas we cover around Sittingbourne
Coverage around Sittingbourne includes the ME10, ME9 districts and nearby Faversham, Gillingham, Chatham. Sittingbourne lies roughly 17 km from Maidstone, within our Kent coverage.
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What to check before ordering fire-resistant glass in Sittingbourne
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.
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 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.
Fire glazing rules in England
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.
What every Sittingbourne quote includes
Evidence you can file
You receive the classification references, glass marks and installation photographs for your fire safety records.
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Sittingbourne budgets are not open-ended.
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Sittingbourne around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Sectors we cover in Sittingbourne
Fire-resistant glass applies to many building types in Sittingbourne, including industrial units and retail and leisure units.
Questions about fire-resistant glass in Sittingbourne
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.
Do you carry out fire-resistant glass in Sittingbourne?
Yes. We survey and install in Sittingbourne and across Kent, including the ME10 district and nearby Faversham.
How quickly can you survey in Sittingbourne?
Survey timing in Sittingbourne 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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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 Sittingbourne confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
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.