E 30 – EI 120
Fire-Resistant Glass
Integrity and insulating fire glass supplied and fitted into tested frames.
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Hampshire · PO16
Insulated Fire Glass (EI) for Fareham buildings
If a building in Fareham 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 120PO16England
Quote for Fareham
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with insulated fire glass in Fareham
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.
- EI 30, EI 60, EI 90 and EI 120 glass
- Handling and installation of heavy panes
- Insulating glass in sealed double-glazed units
- Matched glazing systems and seals
What to check before ordering insulated fire glass in Fareham
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.
How it works
When heated, the interlayers turn opaque and expand, forming an insulating shield. After a fire the glass will need replacing.
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.
Fareham coverage and nearby towns
We cover Fareham and the surrounding postcode districts, including PO16, PO13, PO17, PO14. Nearby towns we also serve include Gosport, Portsmouth, Waterlooville. Southampton, around 17 km from Fareham, is the largest town in the same coverage area.
What you can expect in Fareham
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 Fareham around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Fareham identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
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.
Fareham building types
Insulated fire glass applies to many building types in Fareham, including industrial units and care homes.
FAQs for Fareham
Is EI glass clear?
Yes, in normal conditions. It turns opaque only when heated in a fire.
Can EI glass be used outside?
Only products approved for external use, usually in a sealed unit with UV protection.
Can you price insulated fire glass in Fareham 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.
Do you carry out insulated fire glass in Fareham?
Yes. We survey and install in Fareham and across Hampshire, including the PO16 district and nearby Gosport.
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How a Fareham job runs
Tell us what you have
Send drawings, a fire risk assessment action or photos of the glass marks.
Site visit
A survey in Fareham 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.