E 30 – EI 120
Fire-Resistant Glass
Integrity and insulating fire glass supplied and fitted into tested frames.
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Gwent · NP11
Insulated Fire Glass (EI) in Risca, Gwent
From the NP11 district outwards, we arrange insulated fire glass for buildings across Risca, matching glass, frames and seals to tested evidence rather than guesswork.
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Quote for Risca
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with insulated fire glass in Risca
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
- Matched glazing systems and seals
- Impact-classified insulating glass
- Internal and external-grade build-ups
What to check before ordering insulated fire glass in Risca
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.
Storage on site
Insulating fire glass should be stored dry, upright and away from direct sun before fitting.
Wales regulations that shape the job
Wales Which rules apply?
Building regulations are devolved in Wales, so fire safety design follows the Welsh Ministers' version of Approved Document B rather than the English one, alongside impact safety guidance for glazing.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies in Wales, so the responsible person must maintain fire-resisting glazing as part of the premises' fire safety measures. The Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed this extends to the structure, external walls and flat entrance doors of multi-occupied residential buildings.
Risca coverage and nearby towns
Coverage around Risca includes the NP11 districts and nearby Newport, Cwmbran, Caerphilly. Risca lies roughly 7 km from Newport, within our Gwent coverage.
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How we work in Risca
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Risca building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Wales rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in Wales, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Risca around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Risca building types
We can survey and quote for retail and leisure units, blocks of flats and other building types in Risca.
FAQs for Risca
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.
Does EI glass need replacing after a fire?
Yes. Once the interlayers have reacted, the glass has done its job and must be replaced.
How quickly can you survey in Risca?
Survey timing in Risca 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 work on occupied buildings in Risca?
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 Risca job runs
Share the details
Send the fire strategy extract, inspection report or a few photos of the openings.
Survey
We visit Risca to measure, record existing marks and check the frames and substrate.
Written quote
You receive a written quote naming the tested system and classification.
Install and hand over
Installation to the system details, then a handover pack with photographs and evidence.