E 30 – EI 120
Fire-Resistant Glass
Integrity and insulating fire glass supplied and fitted into tested frames.
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Edinburgh and the Lothians · EH1
Insulated Fire Glass (EI) — Edinburgh and EH1
For Edinburgh buildings, we supply, replace and check insulated fire glass wherever the fire strategy depends on it, working to the tested system rather than the glass alone.
EI 30 – EI 120EH1Scotland
Quote for Edinburgh
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with insulated fire glass in Edinburgh
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.
- EI 30, EI 60, EI 90 and EI 120 glass
- Internal and external-grade build-ups
- Impact-classified insulating glass
- Matched glazing systems and seals
Key checks for Edinburgh projects
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.
How it works
When heated, the interlayers turn opaque and expand, forming an insulating shield. After a fire the glass will need replacing.
Storage on site
Insulating fire glass should be stored dry, upright and away from direct sun before fitting.
Where we work around Edinburgh
We cover Edinburgh and the surrounding postcode districts, including EH1, EH2, EH3, EH7, EH9, EH6. Nearby towns we also serve include Musselburgh, Kirkcaldy, Dunfermline. Edinburgh is the largest town in our Edinburgh and the Lothians coverage.
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What every Edinburgh quote includes
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Edinburgh around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Edinburgh building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Edinburgh budgets are not open-ended.
Fire glazing rules in Scotland
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.
Scottish guidance has its own approach to escape routes and compartmentation, so glazing designs are checked against the Technical Handbooks and the warrant drawings.
Edinburgh building types
Sector guides below cover offices, healthcare buildings and other buildings in Edinburgh.
Insulated Fire Glass (EI): Edinburgh 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 you price insulated fire glass in Edinburgh from photos?
We can give a guide range from photos and sizes, including a clear photo of any marks on the glass. A fixed price follows a survey.
Do you carry out insulated fire glass in Edinburgh?
Yes. We survey and install in Edinburgh and across Edinburgh and the Lothians, including the EH1 district and nearby Musselburgh.
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From enquiry to handover in Edinburgh
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 Edinburgh 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.