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 · B66
Fire-Resistant Glass across Smethwick
Fire-resistant glass in Smethwick 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 120B66England
Quote for Smethwick
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with fire-resistant glass in Smethwick
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
- Integrity (E) glass: modified toughened, glass-ceramic and polished wired types
- Impact-classified build-ups for critical locations
- Intumescent glazing seals, tapes and gaskets to the tested specification
How we work in Smethwick
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Smethwick budgets are not open-ended.
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Smethwick around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Evidence you can file
You receive the classification references, glass marks and installation photographs for your fire safety records.
Key checks for Smethwick projects
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.
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.
Where we work around Smethwick
Coverage around Smethwick includes the B66, B67, B21, B68, B16, B70 districts and nearby West Bromwich, Birmingham, Aston. Birmingham, around 5 km from Smethwick, is the largest town in the same coverage area.
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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.
Building types we cover in Smethwick
We can survey and quote for public buildings, schools and colleges and other building types in Smethwick.
FAQs for Smethwick
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 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.
Do you carry out fire-resistant glass in Smethwick?
Yes. We survey and install in Smethwick and across West Midlands, including the B66 district and nearby West Bromwich.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Smethwick?
Yes. We plan phasing, out-of-hours work and temporary protection so the building can stay in use where the fire strategy allows.
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How a Smethwick 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 Smethwick and check what the existing frames can accept.
Written quote
You receive a written quote naming the tested system and classification.
Fit and record
We install, photograph seals and fixings before closing up, and hand over the schedule.