Scotland · 99 postcode districts
Insulated Fire Glass (EI) for Highlands and Islands buildings
Our Highlands and Islands insulated fire glass service covers survey, supply and installation to the tested details, documented on handover.
EI 30 – EI 120ScotlandIVPHKW
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Choose a town in Highlands and Islands
Highlands and Islands coverage includes Inverness, the surrounding area and the IV, PH, KW, HS postcode areas (99 postcode districts). We also cover Fort William, Thurso, Wick, Nairn, Kirkwall, Lerwick, Stornoway.
What our insulated fire glass service includes in Highlands and Islands
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.
- Matched glazing systems and seals
- Insulating glass in sealed double-glazed units
- EI 30, EI 60, EI 90 and EI 120 glass
What to check before ordering in Highlands and Islands
Exterior positions
Some EI products are internal only. External use needs a product and edge seal approved for UV and weather.
Storage on site
Insulating fire glass should be stored dry, upright and away from direct sun before fitting.
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.
Which rules apply in Scotland?
Scotland Which rules apply?
In Scotland, building work needs a building warrant under the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004, with fire guidance in Section 2 of the Building Standards Technical Handbooks rather than Approved Documents.
For relevant premises, the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 place duties on the duty holder to maintain fire safety measures, which include fire-resisting glazing.
Questions from Highlands and Islands clients
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.
Can EI glass be used outside?
Only products approved for external use, usually in a sealed unit with UV protection.
Why is insulated fire glass so much more expensive?
It is a multi-layer product with specialist interlayers, and the frame and installation must suit its weight.
Which parts of Highlands and Islands do you cover?
All of it: Inverness, the surrounding area and every district in the IV, PH, KW, HS postcode areas.
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Process
From enquiry to handover in Highlands and Islands
Share the details
Send the fire strategy extract, inspection report or a few photos of the openings.
Site visit
A survey in Highlands and Islands confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
Written proposal
We set out the system, glass, evidence and programme, with a fixed price.
Install and hand over
Installation to the system details, then a handover pack with photographs and evidence.