England · 26 postcode districts
Insulated Fire Glass (EI) across Berkshire
We survey, supply and install insulated fire glass across Berkshire, from Reading to Slough, Bracknell, Maidenhead, Wokingham, working to the classification your fire strategy sets.
EI 30 – EI 120EnglandRGSLGU
Quote for Berkshire
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Insulated Fire Glass (EI): what you get in Berkshire
EI glass is the choice where people need to pass close to the glass during a fire, where combustible materials sit near it, or where building guidance would otherwise restrict glazing. We supply and fit EI 30 to EI 120 glass in tested frames, internally and externally.
- Matched glazing systems and seals
- Internal and external-grade build-ups
- Impact-classified insulating glass
Before you order in Berkshire
Storage on site
Insulating fire glass should be stored dry, upright and away from direct sun before fitting.
How it works
When heated, the interlayers turn opaque and expand, forming an insulating shield. After a fire the glass will need replacing.
Optical quality
Modern EI glass is clear in normal use, with high light transmission at lower ratings.
Towns we cover in Berkshire
Berkshire coverage includes Reading, Slough, Bracknell, Maidenhead, Wokingham and the RG, SL, GU postcode areas (26 postcode districts).
Reading (RG1)Slough (SL1)Bracknell (RG12)Maidenhead (SL6)Wokingham (RG40)Newbury (RG14)Earley (RG6)Windsor (SL4)Crowthorne (RG45)Thatcham (RG18)Sandhurst (GU47)
England rules for fire glazing
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.
Insulated Fire Glass (EI) in Berkshire: questions
Why is insulated fire glass so much more expensive?
It is a multi-layer product with specialist interlayers, and the frame and installation must suit its weight.
Does EI glass need replacing after a fire?
Yes. Once the interlayers have reacted, the glass has done its job and must be replaced.
Is EI glass clear?
Yes, in normal conditions. It turns opaque only when heated in a fire.
Do you cover all of Berkshire?
Yes. We take enquiries from across Berkshire, including Reading and Slough, Bracknell, Maidenhead, Wokingham, and arrange surveys to suit your programme.
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Process
How a Berkshire job runs
Share the details
Send the fire strategy extract, inspection report or a few photos of the openings.
Measure and check
We measure each opening in Berkshire and check what the existing frames can accept.
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.