E 30 – EI 120
Fire-Resistant Glass
Integrity and insulating fire glass supplied and fitted into tested frames.
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Kent · CT19
Insulated Fire Glass (EI) for Folkestone buildings
Insulated fire glass in Folkestone is usually needed for one of three reasons: new building work, a change to an existing fire-resisting wall, or defects found in an inspection. We handle all three.
EI 30 – EI 120CT19England
Quote for Folkestone
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our insulated fire glass service includes in Folkestone
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
- Impact-classified insulating glass
- EI 30, EI 60, EI 90 and EI 120 glass
- Internal and external-grade build-ups
What to check before ordering insulated fire glass in Folkestone
Optical quality
Modern EI glass is clear in normal use, with high light transmission at lower ratings.
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.
Where we work around Folkestone
Whether the building is in central Folkestone or the wider CT19, CT20, CT50, CT18 districts, we can survey and quote. We also cover Dover, Ashford, Deal. Maidstone, around 50 km from Folkestone, is the largest town in the same coverage area.
How we work in Folkestone
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Folkestone building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Evidence you can file
You receive the classification references, glass marks and installation photographs for your fire safety records.
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Folkestone budgets are not open-ended.
England regulations that shape the job
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.
Sectors we cover in Folkestone
We can survey and quote for offices, healthcare buildings and other building types in Folkestone.
Insulated Fire Glass (EI): Folkestone questions
Does EI glass need replacing after a fire?
Yes. Once the interlayers have reacted, the glass has done its job and must be replaced.
Can EI glass be used outside?
Only products approved for external use, usually in a sealed unit with UV protection.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Folkestone?
Building work in Folkestone follows the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B, and occupied buildings are covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Can you price insulated fire glass in Folkestone 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 Folkestone job runs
Tell us what you have
Send drawings, a fire risk assessment action or photos of the glass marks.
Survey
We visit Folkestone to measure, record existing marks and check the frames and substrate.
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.