Fire Resistant Glazed Glass

Fire-rated glass plays a critical role in building safety systems, offering protection against fire, smoke, and radiant heat. Let’s delve into the different types of fire-rated glass and their applications:

E-Type Fire-Rated Glass:

Integrity Only: E-type glass prevents flames and hot gases from passing through but does not insulate against heat transfer.

Composition: Typically, a single pane of tempered or wired glass.

Applications:

Interior partitions: Used to separate different sections or rooms while allowing light transmission.

Fire doors: Suitable for fire-rated doors in commercial buildings, maintaining visibility and light transmission.

EW-Type Fire-Rated Glass:

Integrity, Insulation, and Radiant Heat Protection: This type of glass is designed in a way to withstand radiant heat transfer, protecting adjacent areas from heat damage.

Composition: Multiple glass layers with enhanced thermal insulation interlayers.

Applications:

Industrial settings: Used where radiant heat exposure risk is high (e.g., power plants, factories).

Hazardous areas: Protects storage rooms for flammable materials or server rooms from heat transfer.

Remember that proper installation and compliance with fire safety regulations are essential for effective fire-rated glass performance.

EI-Type Fire-Rated Glass:

Integrity and Insulation: EI-type glass provides both integrity and insulation against heat transfer.

Structure: Consists of multiple layers of glass with fire-resistant interlayers (e.g., intumescent material or gel).

Applications:

Exterior facades: Commonly used in building exteriors, balancing fire protection, insulation, and natural light transmission.

Stairwells and escape routes: Ideal for protecting individuals during evacuation and preventing fire spread.