Northern Ireland · 36 postcode districts
County Antrim insulated fire glass
We survey, supply and install insulated fire glass across County Antrim, from Belfast to Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus, Ballymena, working to the classification your fire strategy sets.
EI 30 – EI 120Northern IrelandBT
Quote for County Antrim
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Choose a town in County Antrim
Our County Antrim coverage spans 36 postcode districts across the BT postcode areas.
What our insulated fire glass service includes in County Antrim
Insulated fire glass, classified EI, is glazing that maintains integrity and keeps the temperature rise on the non-fire side within set limits for the rated time. It is usually made of several glass panes bonded with interlayers that foam into an insulating barrier when heated, or with a clear gel that absorbs heat.
- Handling and installation of heavy panes
- Insulating glass in sealed double-glazed units
- Impact-classified insulating glass
Before you order in County Antrim
The temperature rule
EI testing limits the average temperature rise on the unexposed face to 140°C and any single point to 180°C, which is why people can pass it.
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.
Northern Ireland rules for fire glazing
Northern Ireland Which rules apply?
In Northern Ireland, building work follows the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012, with fire safety guidance in Technical Booklet E, approved by the district council's building control.
Once in use, the Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 require the appropriate person to maintain fire safety measures, including fire-resisting glazing.
Insulated Fire Glass (EI) in County Antrim: questions
What does EI 60 mean?
The glazing system kept fire on one side (integrity) and limited the temperature rise on the other side (insulation) for at least 60 minutes in a standard fire test.
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.
Can EI glass be used outside?
Only products approved for external use, usually in a sealed unit with UV protection.
Can you survey anywhere in County Antrim?
Yes. We can arrange surveys anywhere in County Antrim, including Belfast and Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus, Ballymena.
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Process
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 County Antrim 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.