Fire Glass

 Accredited Integrity Only and Integrity and Insulation Fire Glass Protection

Our fire glass presents a modern architectural alternative, allowing sense of space and light in residential and commercial  environments without compromising safety.

Levels of protection, as designated by the European Standards, are measured in defined time periods;

  •  30 minutes Integrity and Insulation        30 minutes integrity only
  •  60 minutes Integrity and Insulation        30 minutes Integrity Only
  •  90 minutes Integrity and Insulation        90 minutes Integrity Only
  • 120 minutes Integrity and Insulation     120 minutes Integrity and Insulation
  • 180 minutes Integrity and Insulation     180 minutes Integrity and Insulation

Our fire glass fulfils the requirements set by building regulations authorities and international fire test standards EN14449.

Fire glass is available for use with; doors, partitions, facades, roof glazing, sliding doors and windows.

Fire Glass Integrity and Insulation Graphic

Integrity and Insulation Fire Glass

This glass offers the maximum level of protection when designed for use in emergency exits, stairwells, floors and roofs. It achieves full thermal insulation with approximately 2% of heat transferring after 30 minutes for external and internal fire grade units.

Fire Glass Graphic E

Integrity Only Fire Glass

Offering a barrier against flames, hot gases and smoke the transfer of radiant heat is approximately 10% after 30 minutes when glazed in accordance with manufacturer’s specification. For use in IGUs doors and glazed partitions.

Pilkington Pyrostop®

We are approved stockists of Pilkington Pyrostop ® Fire Glass suitable for external and internal use. It is the accredited fire glass solution for protection from, heat, flames and hot gas.

Offering integrity and insulation, this laminated, impact resistant glass will provide protection up to Class 1 of BS EN 12600. Please note this level of protection is dependent on the thickness of the glass.

Pilkington Pyrostop ® offers vital, passive fire protection with optimum natural light quality and is the fire glass solution of choice for complete physically robust and fire shield glazing combination. In the event of fire Pilkington Pyrostop ® turns a cloudy, white opaque and provides an insulated barrier against flames, gases and heat.

Designed to provide; passive protection against fire to aid escape and fire-fighter access; to prolong the spread of fire through a building and onto neighbouring buildings; building regulation fire protection where required.

Fire Test Summaries for Pilkington Pyrodur® are available HERE

  • Pilkington Pyrostop ® applications include:
  • Fire Glass Insulated Units
  • Commercial Fire Glazing
  • Fire Screen Glazing
  • Integrity and Insulation Glazing
  • Structural Fire Glass Installations

Pilkington Pyrodur®

We are approved stockists of Pilkington Pyrodur ® Fire Glass suitable for use in hard and softwood slim, light, timber frame profiles, steel aluminium and fire rated composite frames for external and internal applications.

Pilkington Pyrodur® offers up to 60 minutes integrity only, passive fire protection. It can combine impact and penetration resistance required in Document Q and Secured by Design applications if required.

Pilkington Pyrodur® benefits from 15 minutes insulation but is not recognised as a registered insulation property fire glass. If you require Integrity and Insulation Fire Glass, we recommend Pilkington Pyrostop ®

Fire Test Summaries for Pilkington Pyrodur® are available HERE

  • Pilkington Pyrodur ® applications include:
  • Fire Doors
  • Fire Glass Partitions
  • External and Internal Integrity Fire Glazing
  • Building Regulation Fire Glass – Sealed Units

PLEASE NOTE

To ensure the expected fire performance is achieved, should it be called upon, fire or heat-resistant glass must always be specified as part of a tested and approved glazing system and installed by specialists. Cornwall Glass is a Pilkington Glass approved partner.

Visit the Pilkington Online Specifire Page to select your glass.

01752 756580  Plymouth@cornwallglassmanufacturing.co.uk

3 Beechwood Way, Langage, Plymouth, PL7 5HH

01726 66325 StAustell@cornwallglassmanufacturing.co.uk

Stennack Road, Holmbush Industrial Estate, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3JQ

01278 781500 Highbridge@cornwallglassmanufacturing.co.uk

Walrow Industrial Estate, Brue Way, Highbridge, TA9 4AW

Cornwall Glass Manufacturing

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