Fire resistant glass is specifically designed to provide a consistent, high level of protection against fire, together with the full range of properties associated with glass.
We offer a comprehensively wide range of passive fire protection in the form of fire resistant glass to our clients in Ireland and the UK. The products meet the current rigorous standards concerning fire, impact safety and security.
e can supply or install glass with varying levels of protection to suit your needs. Protection levels are measured in defined time periods for example (30, 60, 90, 120 and 180 minutes) and in terms of either integrity and insulation or integrity only, as designated by the European Standards. We Stock, can supply and install fire glass and fire glazing systems utilizing recognized industry leading products.
Pilkington Fire Rated Glass, one of the most recognized name in the glass industry for fire-resistant glass products. we are based in D throughout Ireland and the UK.
Pyroguard is the UK’s leading specialist and independent manufacturer of fire resistant glass.
- CGI’s Pyroguard
We also stock traditional monolithic wired glass. stocked in both clear and textured which offers limited fire resistance.
Fire rated glass in double glazing or sealed units
All the above glass can be used to form an insulated glass unit, we usually specify a safety glass such as toughened glass. We also Stock- Fire strip and insumecent sealants.
Typically application for fire glass:
- Fire doors and fire screens, emergency exits.
- Schools, hospitals, offices, commercial premises, industrial premises and transport infrastructure.
- Any location where building regulations require a raised level of fire protection
It should be noted that fire-resistant glass must always be specified as part of a tested and approved glazing system, and installation should be carried out by specialists ensuring that the method of glazing conforms to manufacturers guidelines. In order to ensure that the expected fire performance is achieved should it be called upon.
Not sure of the particular fire glass or rating you need? please Contact us today on 02871 357 444. -or- E-mail us.
With our in-depth knowledge of specialist glass we provide the supply and fitting of fire rated, safety, acoustic and general glass and glazing in Ireland. Our products can be used in many demanding applications including fire rated partitions, fire rated screens, doors, single, double and triple glazed units as required.
Our Showroom and Factory are Located at the Glass works, Skeoge industrial estate Derry City Northern Ireland, we have expanded and developed both our product ranges and glazing capabilities over the years and now offer our services to all areas of Ireland, the United kingdom and internationally.
European standardized fire-resistance performance classification which comprises three classes:
Class EI: Fire-resistant glass in this category offers highest level of protection from fire, smoke and radiant heat for a defined period of time (from 30 up to 180 minutes).
Class EW: Glass in this category offers an integrity performance (protection from fire and smoke) whilst reducing transfer of dangerous radiant heat.
Class E: Fire-resistant glass which remains transparent in the event of fire offers protection from fire and smoke but does not reduce the transfer of dangerous radiant heat in the event of a fire (integrity only performance).
DISCLAIMER: It is the sole responsibility of the end installer to ensure the correct glass is used and fitted correctly. All Purpose glazing. can only offer advice, if necessary professional bodies should be contacted.
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