E 30 – EI 120
Fire-Resistant Glass
Integrity and insulating fire glass supplied and fitted into tested frames.
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Dorset · BH1
Insulated Fire Glass (EI) across Bournemouth
Our insulated fire glass service covers Bournemouth and neighbouring areas such as Christchurch and Poole, with every job built around a tested system.
EI 30 – EI 120BH1England
Quote for Bournemouth
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with insulated fire glass in Bournemouth
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
- Impact-classified insulating glass
- Insulating glass in sealed double-glazed units
- EI 30, EI 60, EI 90 and EI 120 glass
Key checks for Bournemouth projects
Storage on site
Insulating fire glass should be stored dry, upright and away from direct sun before fitting.
Optical quality
Modern EI glass is clear in normal use, with high light transmission at lower ratings.
Thickness and weight
Each step up in rating adds layers, so EI 120 is far thicker and heavier than EI 30. The frame has to be designed for it.
Where we work around Bournemouth
Survey visits can be arranged anywhere in Bournemouth, including the BH1, BH2, BH4, BH3, BH5, BH9 districts, and in nearby Christchurch, Poole, New Milton. Bournemouth is the main town we cover in Dorset.
How we work in Bournemouth
England rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in England, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
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 Bournemouth building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Fire glazing rules in England
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.
Sectors we cover in Bournemouth
Insulated fire glass applies to many building types in Bournemouth, including public buildings and healthcare buildings.
Questions about insulated fire glass in Bournemouth
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.
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.
How quickly can you survey in Bournemouth?
Survey timing in Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth?
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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Frameless Fire-Rated Glazing
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From enquiry to handover in Bournemouth
Tell us what you have
Send drawings, a fire risk assessment action or photos of the glass marks.
Site visit
A survey in Bournemouth confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
Written quote
You receive a written quote naming the tested system and classification.
Install and hand over
Installation to the system details, then a handover pack with photographs and evidence.