E 30 – EI 120
Fire-Resistant Glass
Integrity and insulating fire glass supplied and fitted into tested frames.
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Greater Manchester · WA14
Insulated Fire Glass (EI) for Altrincham buildings
Insulated fire glass in Altrincham is usually needed for one of three reasons: new building work, a change to an existing fire-resisting wall, or defects found in an inspection. We handle all three.
EI 30 – EI 120WA14England
Quote for Altrincham
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our insulated fire glass service includes in Altrincham
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.
- Insulating glass in sealed double-glazed units
- Handling and installation of heavy panes
- Matched glazing systems and seals
- EI 30, EI 60, EI 90 and EI 120 glass
Key checks for Altrincham 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.
Optical quality
Modern EI glass is clear in normal use, with high light transmission at lower ratings.
Areas we cover around Altrincham
Whether the building is in central Altrincham or the wider WA14, WA15, M33, M23 districts, we can survey and quote. We also cover Sale, Urmston, Stretford. Manchester, around 13 km from Altrincham, is the largest town in the same coverage area.
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What you can expect in Altrincham
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Altrincham around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Altrincham identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
England rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in England, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
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.
Altrincham building types
Sector guides below cover hotels, public buildings and other buildings in Altrincham.
FAQs for Altrincham
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.
Is EI glass clear?
Yes, in normal conditions. It turns opaque only when heated in a fire.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Altrincham?
Building work in Altrincham follows the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B, and occupied buildings are covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Altrincham?
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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How a Altrincham job runs
Share the details
Send the fire strategy extract, inspection report or a few photos of the openings.
Site visit
A survey in Altrincham confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
Quote and evidence
Your quote lists each item with its classification and the evidence it relies on.
Fit and record
We install, photograph seals and fixings before closing up, and hand over the schedule.