E 30 – EI 120
Fire-Resistant Glass
Integrity and insulating fire glass supplied and fitted into tested frames.
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Berkshire · RG1
Insulated Fire Glass (EI) in Reading, Berkshire
From the RG1 district outwards, we arrange insulated fire glass for buildings across Reading, matching glass, frames and seals to tested evidence rather than guesswork.
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Quote for Reading
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with insulated fire glass in Reading
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.
- Impact-classified insulating glass
- EI 30, EI 60, EI 90 and EI 120 glass
- Matched glazing systems and seals
- Handling and installation of heavy panes
Key checks for Reading projects
How it works
When heated, the interlayers turn opaque and expand, forming an insulating shield. After a fire the glass will need replacing.
Exterior positions
Some EI products are internal only. External use needs a product and edge seal approved for UV and weather.
Optical quality
Modern EI glass is clear in normal use, with high light transmission at lower ratings.
Areas we cover around Reading
We cover Reading and the surrounding postcode districts, including RG1, RG4, RG30, RG6, RG2. Nearby towns we also serve include Earley, Wokingham, Crowthorne. Reading is the largest town in our Berkshire coverage.
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How we work in Reading
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Reading identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Evidence you can file
You receive the classification references, glass marks and installation photographs for your fire safety records.
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Reading building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Which rules apply to insulated fire glass in Reading?
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 Reading
We can survey and quote for schools and colleges, healthcare buildings and other building types in Reading.
Insulated Fire Glass (EI): Reading questions
Is EI glass clear?
Yes, in normal conditions. It turns opaque only when heated in a fire.
Can EI glass be used outside?
Only products approved for external use, usually in a sealed unit with UV protection.
How quickly can you survey in Reading?
Survey timing in Reading 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 work on occupied buildings in Reading?
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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From enquiry to handover in Reading
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 Reading 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.