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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West Midlands · B6
Aston fire-resistant glass
Our fire-resistant glass service covers Aston and neighbouring areas such as Birmingham and Smethwick, with every job built around a tested system.
E 30 – EI 120B6England
Quote for Aston
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with fire-resistant glass in Aston
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.
- Insulating (EI) intumescent-interlayer and gel-filled glass
- Glazing beads and fixings to the frame manufacturer's details
- Impact-classified build-ups for critical locations
- Integrity (E) glass: modified toughened, glass-ceramic and polished wired types
Key checks for Aston projects
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.
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.
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.
England regulations that shape the job
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.
In higher-risk buildings, broadly 18 metres or seven storeys with two or more homes, the Building Safety Regulator is the building control authority. England is also phasing out BS 476 references from Approved Document B, with the remaining fire-resistance references due to go in September 2029.
Aston coverage and nearby towns
Survey visits can be arranged anywhere in Aston, including the B6, B7, B8, B42, B1, B12 districts, and in nearby Birmingham, Smethwick, Acocks Green. Birmingham, around 2 km from Aston, is the largest town in the same coverage area.
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How we work in Aston
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Aston budgets are not open-ended.
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Aston building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Aston identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Sectors we cover in Aston
Fire-resistant glass applies to many building types in Aston, including blocks of flats and offices.
FAQs for Aston
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.
How quickly can you survey in Aston?
Survey timing in Aston 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.
Do you carry out fire-resistant glass in Aston?
Yes. We survey and install in Aston and across West Midlands, including the B6 district and nearby Birmingham.
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E 30 – EI 120
Fire-Rated Glazed Screens
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What happens next
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 Aston and check what the existing frames can accept.
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.