Scotland · 30 postcode districts
Insulated Fire Glass (EI) for Tayside buildings
We survey, supply and install insulated fire glass across Tayside, from Dundee to Perth, Arbroath, working to the classification your fire strategy sets.
EI 30 – EI 120ScotlandPHDDFK
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Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Insulated Fire Glass (EI): what you get in Tayside
EI glass is the choice where people need to pass close to the glass during a fire, where combustible materials sit near it, or where building guidance would otherwise restrict glazing. We supply and fit EI 30 to EI 120 glass in tested frames, internally and externally.
- Handling and installation of heavy panes
- Internal and external-grade build-ups
- Insulating glass in sealed double-glazed units
Before you order in Tayside
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.
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.
Towns we cover in Tayside
Across Tayside we can survey in Dundee, Perth, Arbroath and every district in the PH, DD, FK, KY postcode areas.
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.
FAQs for Tayside
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.
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.
Which parts of Tayside do you cover?
All of it: Dundee, Perth, Arbroath and every district in the PH, DD, FK, KY postcode areas.
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Process
From enquiry to handover in Tayside
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Site visit
A survey in Tayside confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
Written quote
You receive a written quote naming the tested system and classification.
Install and hand over
Installation to the system details, then a handover pack with photographs and evidence.