E 30 – EI 120
Fire-Resistant Glass
Integrity and insulating fire glass supplied and fitted into tested frames.
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Greater Manchester · M32
Insulated Fire Glass (EI) — Stretford and M32
We provide insulated fire glass in Stretford and across Greater Manchester, working from the classification your building needs and handing over the evidence that proves what was fitted.
EI 30 – EI 120M32England
Quote for Stretford
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our insulated fire glass service includes in Stretford
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
- Insulating glass in sealed double-glazed units
- Handling and installation of heavy panes
- EI 30, EI 60, EI 90 and EI 120 glass
Where we work around Stretford
Whether the building is in central Stretford or the wider M32, M17, M33, M50, M41, M16 districts, we can survey and quote. We also cover Old Trafford, Urmston, Sale. Manchester, around 6 km from Stretford, is the largest town in the same coverage area.
What to check before ordering insulated fire glass in Stretford
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.
Optical quality
Modern EI glass is clear in normal use, with high light transmission at lower ratings.
How it works
When heated, the interlayers turn opaque and expand, forming an insulating shield. After a fire the glass will need replacing.
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.
In higher-risk buildings, broadly 18 metres or seven storeys with two or more homes, the Building Safety Regulator is the building control authority. England is also phasing out BS 476 references from Approved Document B, with the remaining fire-resistance references due to go in September 2029.
What every Stretford quote includes
England rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in England, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Stretford around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Stretford budgets are not open-ended.
Building types we cover in Stretford
We can survey and quote for hotels, industrial units and other building types in Stretford.
Questions about insulated fire glass in Stretford
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 Stretford?
Building work in Stretford 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 Stretford?
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 Stretford job runs
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 Stretford and check what the existing frames can accept.
Written proposal
We set out the system, glass, evidence and programme, with a fixed price.
Complete and document
Work is completed to the manufacturer's details and documented for your records.