Scotland · 48 postcode districts
Insulated Fire Glass (EI) in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Insulated fire glass across Edinburgh and the Lothians covers 48 postcode districts in the EH postcode areas. Every job is built around a tested system.
EI 30 – EI 120ScotlandEH
Quote for Edinburgh and the Lothians
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our insulated fire glass service includes in Edinburgh and the Lothians
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
- Impact-classified insulating glass
- Insulating glass in sealed double-glazed units
Key checks for Edinburgh and the Lothians projects
Storage on site
Insulating fire glass should be stored dry, upright and away from direct sun before fitting.
Exterior positions
Some EI products are internal only. External use needs a product and edge seal approved for UV and weather.
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.
Insulated Fire Glass (EI) by town in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Our Edinburgh and the Lothians coverage spans 48 postcode districts across the EH postcode areas.
Regulations for Edinburgh and the Lothians projects
Scotland Which rules apply?
In Scotland, building work needs a building warrant under the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004, with fire guidance in Section 2 of the Building Standards Technical Handbooks rather than Approved Documents.
For relevant premises, the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 place duties on the duty holder to maintain fire safety measures, which include fire-resisting glazing.
Insulated Fire Glass (EI) in Edinburgh and the Lothians: questions
Does EI glass need replacing after a fire?
Yes. Once the interlayers have reacted, the glass has done its job and must be replaced.
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.
Is EI glass clear?
Yes, in normal conditions. It turns opaque only when heated in a fire.
Can you survey anywhere in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
Yes. We can arrange surveys anywhere in Edinburgh and the Lothians, including Edinburgh and Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate.
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Process
How a Edinburgh and the Lothians job runs
Tell us what you have
Send drawings, a fire risk assessment action or photos of the glass marks.
Measure and check
We measure each opening in Edinburgh and the Lothians and check what the existing frames can accept.
Quote and evidence
Your quote lists each item with its classification and the evidence it relies on.
Install and hand over
Installation to the system details, then a handover pack with photographs and evidence.