E 30 – EI 120
Fire-Resistant Glass
Integrity and insulating fire glass supplied and fitted into tested frames.
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Hampshire · SO45
Integrity Fire Glass (E & EW) — Hythe and SO45
For Hythe buildings, we supply, replace and check integrity fire glass wherever the fire strategy depends on it, working to the tested system rather than the glass alone.
E · EWSO45England
Quote for Hythe
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with integrity fire glass in Hythe
Integrity fire glass, classified E, stops flames and hot gases passing for the rated time but does not limit the heat coming through. EW glass adds a cap on the heat radiated through the glass. Both are thinner, lighter and cheaper than fully insulated glass.
- Matched beads and seals
- Modified toughened integrity glass
- Impact-classified integrity options
- Polished wired glass where still appropriate
Key checks for Hythe projects
Impact safety
Modern integrity glass is usually available with an impact classification, unlike plain wired glass.
Where integrity glass fits
Integrity-only glass may be acceptable in some fire-resisting partitions, screens and doors, often at high level, within the limits national guidance sets. Compartment walls normally need insulating (EI) glazing.
Not insulating
E glass gets hot in a fire. Furniture or stored materials beside it can ignite from radiated heat.
Areas we cover around Hythe
We cover Hythe and the surrounding postcode districts, including SO45, SO19. Nearby towns we also serve include Southampton, Totton, Eastleigh. Hythe lies roughly 5 km from Southampton, within our Hampshire coverage.
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What every Hythe quote includes
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Hythe 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.
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Hythe around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
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 Hythe
Integrity fire glass applies to many building types in Hythe, including schools and colleges and blocks of flats.
Questions about integrity fire glass in Hythe
Is integrity glass cheaper?
Yes, considerably, and it is thinner and lighter.
What is the difference between E and EW glass?
EW glass also limits heat radiation through the glass, which reduces the risk to people and materials near it.
Can you price integrity fire glass in Hythe 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.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Hythe?
Yes. We plan phasing, out-of-hours work and temporary protection so the building can stay in use where the fire strategy allows.
Related
Related services in Hythe
EI 30 – EI 120
Insulated Fire Glass (EI)
EI 30 to EI 120 glass that blocks heat as well as flames.
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wired → E / EI
Wired Glass Replacement
Replace old Georgian wired glass with modern fire glass.
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to door rating
Fire Door Vision Panels
Replacement and new vision panels fitted to the door's evidence.
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How a Hythe job runs
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Measure and check
We measure each opening in Hythe and check what the existing frames can accept.
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.