E 30 – EI 120
Fire-Resistant Glass
Integrity and insulating fire glass supplied and fitted into tested frames.
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Hampshire · SO40
Insulated Fire Glass (EI) across Totton
For Totton buildings, we supply, replace and check insulated fire glass wherever the fire strategy depends on it, working to the tested system rather than the glass alone.
EI 30 – EI 120SO40England
Quote for Totton
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our insulated fire glass service includes in Totton
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
- Matched glazing systems and seals
- Impact-classified insulating glass
How we work in Totton
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Totton building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Totton identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Totton budgets are not open-ended.
Before you order insulated fire glass: what matters
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.
Exterior positions
Some EI products are internal only. External use needs a product and edge seal approved for UV and weather.
How it works
When heated, the interlayers turn opaque and expand, forming an insulating shield. After a fire the glass will need replacing.
Totton coverage and nearby towns
We cover Totton and the surrounding postcode districts, including SO40, SO16, SO15. Nearby towns we also serve include Southampton, Hythe, Eastleigh. Totton lies roughly 6 km from Southampton, within our Hampshire coverage.
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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.
Building types we cover in Totton
Insulated fire glass applies to many building types in Totton, including industrial units and retail and leisure units.
FAQs for Totton
Can EI glass be used outside?
Only products approved for external use, usually in a sealed unit with UV protection.
Does EI glass need replacing after a fire?
Yes. Once the interlayers have reacted, the glass has done its job and must be replaced.
Do you carry out insulated fire glass in Totton?
Yes. We survey and install in Totton and across Hampshire, including the SO40 district and nearby Southampton.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Totton?
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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Frameless Fire-Rated Glazing
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From enquiry to handover in Totton
Share the details
Send the fire strategy extract, inspection report or a few photos of the openings.
Measure and check
We measure each opening in Totton 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.
Complete and document
Work is completed to the manufacturer's details and documented for your records.