E 30 – EI 120
Fire-Resistant Glass
Integrity and insulating fire glass supplied and fitted into tested frames.
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Greater Manchester · M27
Insulated Fire Glass (EI) across Swinton
We provide insulated fire glass in Swinton and across Greater Manchester, working from the classification your building needs and handing over the evidence that proves what was fitted.
EI 30 – EI 120M27England
Quote for Swinton
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with insulated fire glass in Swinton
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.
- Impact-classified insulating glass
- Handling and installation of heavy panes
- EI 30, EI 60, EI 90 and EI 120 glass
- Matched glazing systems and seals
Before you order insulated fire glass: what matters
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.
Storage on site
Insulating fire glass should be stored dry, upright and away from direct sun before fitting.
How it works
When heated, the interlayers turn opaque and expand, forming an insulating shield. After a fire the glass will need replacing.
Swinton coverage and nearby towns
Whether the building is in central Swinton or the wider M27, M30, M28, M6, M17, M50 districts, we can survey and quote. We also cover Eccles, Walkden, Salford. Manchester, around 8 km from Swinton, is the largest town in the same coverage area.
What you can expect in Swinton
England rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in England, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Swinton budgets are not open-ended.
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Swinton building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Which rules apply to insulated fire glass in Swinton?
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.
Building types we cover in Swinton
We can survey and quote for blocks of flats, hotels and other building types in Swinton.
FAQs for Swinton
Does EI glass need replacing after a fire?
Yes. Once the interlayers have reacted, the glass has done its job and must be replaced.
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 Swinton?
Survey timing in Swinton 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 carry out insulated fire glass in Swinton?
Yes. We survey and install in Swinton and across Greater Manchester, including the M27 district and nearby Eccles.
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How a Swinton job runs
Share the details
Send the fire strategy extract, inspection report or a few photos of the openings.
Site visit
A survey in Swinton confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
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.