E 30 – EI 120
Fire-Resistant Glass
Integrity and insulating fire glass supplied and fitted into tested frames.
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Kent · ME2
Insulated Fire Glass (EI) — Strood and ME2
If a building in Strood 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 120ME2England
Quote for Strood
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our insulated fire glass service includes in Strood
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.
- Handling and installation of heavy panes
- Matched glazing systems and seals
- Internal and external-grade build-ups
- Impact-classified insulating glass
Key checks for Strood projects
How it works
When heated, the interlayers turn opaque and expand, forming an insulating shield. After a fire the glass will need replacing.
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.
Storage on site
Insulating fire glass should be stored dry, upright and away from direct sun before fitting.
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.
Where we work around Strood
Whether the building is in central Strood or the wider ME2, ME1, ME4 districts, we can survey and quote. We also cover Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham. Maidstone, around 14 km from Strood, is the largest town in the same coverage area.
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What you can expect in Strood
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Strood around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Strood identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Evidence you can file
You receive the classification references, glass marks and installation photographs for your fire safety records.
Strood building types
Insulated fire glass applies to many building types in Strood, including care homes and offices.
Questions about insulated fire glass in Strood
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.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Strood?
Yes. We plan phasing, out-of-hours work and temporary protection so the building can stay in use where the fire strategy allows.
How quickly can you survey in Strood?
Survey timing in Strood depends on access, the size of the building and how urgent the defect is. Tell us your deadline when you enquire and we will confirm a date before you commit.
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E 30 – EI 60
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E 30 – EI 60
Frameless Fire-Rated Glazing
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What happens next
Share the details
Send the fire strategy extract, inspection report or a few photos of the openings.
Site visit
A survey in Strood 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.