E 30 – EI 120
Fire-Resistant Glass
Integrity and insulating fire glass supplied and fitted into tested frames.
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Hampshire · SP10
Andover insulated fire glass
If a building in Andover needs insulated fire glass, the starting point is the rating its fire strategy requires. We confirm that, survey the openings and quote a tested system to suit.
EI 30 – EI 120SP10England
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Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our insulated fire glass service includes in Andover
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
- Internal and external-grade build-ups
- EI 30, EI 60, EI 90 and EI 120 glass
- Matched glazing systems and seals
What to check before ordering insulated fire glass in Andover
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.
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.
How it works
When heated, the interlayers turn opaque and expand, forming an insulating shield. After a fire the glass will need replacing.
Which rules apply to insulated fire glass in Andover?
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.
Areas we cover around Andover
Our Hampshire coverage takes in Andover (SP10, SP11) and the neighbouring towns of Winchester, Newbury, Salisbury. Southampton, around 35 km from Andover, is the largest town in the same coverage area.
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What every Andover quote includes
England rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in England, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Andover 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 Andover budgets are not open-ended.
Sectors we cover in Andover
We can survey and quote for care homes, hotels and other building types in Andover.
Questions about insulated fire glass in Andover
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.
Do you carry out insulated fire glass in Andover?
Yes. We survey and install in Andover and across Hampshire, including the SP10 district and nearby Winchester.
Can you price insulated fire glass in Andover 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.
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How a Andover 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 Andover 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.
Fit and record
We install, photograph seals and fixings before closing up, and hand over the schedule.