Fire-Rated Glass in Bristol

Family-run Bristol business · 20 years trade experience · Professional, careful advice on fire-rated glazing

Fire-rated glass done properly

Fire-rated glass is not an ordinary glass swap. It's a regulated, safety-critical product that has to match the required specification and perform as part of a tested system. We take it seriously: we'll inspect what's in place, advise on the rating that's needed, and quote a suitable replacement where it's appropriate — and we'll be straight with you about anything that sits outside our scope.

What matters with fire-rated glazing

• It must match the required rating. Fire-rated glass is specified by its performance — for example integrity (E), or integrity plus insulation (EI), over a set number of minutes. The right rating depends on the location and what the glazing has to do.
• It works as a system. The glass, the frame, the beads, the seals and the installation method all have to be correct together. The glass alone doesn't provide the protection — the whole make-up does.
• It sits under the regulations. Fire-resisting glazing falls under the Building Regulations (Approved Document B). In flats, communal areas and managed buildings there are additional duties, so records and specification matter.
• Paperwork and sign-off may be needed. Some situations need building control, a specifier, or a fire-door specialist involved, and certification to match. Where that's the case, it has to be checked.

How we can help

We can help check existing markings, understand the situation, and quote against a known specification where a like-for-like replacement is appropriate. Where the required rating or sign-off is unclear, it may need confirming by building control, a specifier, or a fire-door/glazing specialist. We treat it as a considered job, not a quick swap.

For landlords and managed properties

Fire and safety glazing is a real responsibility for landlords, letting agents and property managers. We're happy to inspect what's in place, advise on what's needed, and quote suitable replacement where appropriate — and to be clear about where certification or specialist input is required. See our landlord window, door & glazing page.

What does it cost?

Because the right answer depends entirely on the specification and the situation, we don't publish a fixed price. We quote after we've checked the specification and what's involved — get in touch and we'll take a careful look.

Frequently asked questions

• Can you replace fire-rated glass?

  Where the required specification is known and a suitable like-for-like replacement is appropriate, yes — we can advise, inspect what's there, and quote a suitable replacement. Fire-rated glass must match the required rating, and it only performs as part of a correctly installed, tested system. If a job needs a specific certified system or sign-off that's outside our scope, we'll tell you before any work is agreed.

• How do I know what fire rating I need?

  Fire-rated glazing is specified by its rating — for example integrity (E) or integrity plus insulation (EI) over a number of minutes. The correct rating depends on where the glazing is and what it has to do. We can help check the existing glass markings and understand the situation, and quote against a known specification. Where the required rating or sign-off is unclear, it may need confirming by building control, a specifier, or a fire-door/glazing specialist.

• Isn't the glass only part of a fire door or screen?

  Exactly — and that's important. Fire-resisting glazing works as a system: the glass, the frame, the beads, the seals and the installation method all have to be right together. Replacing the glass alone without regard to the rest of the system can compromise its performance, so the whole make-up has to be considered.

• Do you work with landlords and managed buildings?

  Yes. We're happy to advise landlords, letting agents and property managers on fire-rated and safety glazing, inspect what's in place, and quote suitable replacement where appropriate. Where certification or paperwork is required that sits outside our scope, we'll be straight about it so the right specialist can be brought in.