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Fire Doors with Glass \u2013 All You Need to Know<\/h1>\n

Fire compartmentalisation can radically slow the spread of fire, but installing opaque barriers between sections of a building is not always conducive to a pleasant working or living environment. Light, airy interiors are attractive, but not that safe. Luckily, fire doors with glass offer a great compromise, allowing natural light to circulate without impacting fire resistance.<\/p>\n

CPFP<\/a> are experts in passive fire protection<\/a>. We offer professional fire door installation, maintenance, and repair all to the highest industry standards, and are fully certified by the IFCC<\/a>, a UKAS accredited third party. Our 24 month package of free regular inspections ensures guaranteed compliance across all the relevant building regulations.<\/p>\n

In this blog, we explore fire doors with glass in more detail and highlight some of their benefits.<\/p>\n

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What is Fire Rated Glass?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ordinary glass cracks when exposed to heat and would fall out of its frame if installed in a fire door. For that reason, it\u2019s vital that fire doors with glass offers the same degree of resistance to fire and smoke, and that the glass vision panel is not a weak spot. Fire doors are, after all, only as strong as their weakest point.<\/p>\n

There are various options on the market when it comes to fire glass. Wired glass, for example, uses a wire frame to hold the material together when it inevitably shatters and is a common feature of schools and other institutional buildings. Laminated glass is another option, made from layers of toughened glass and intumescent gel. In the event of a fire, the heat will shatter the glass and cause the gel to swell and expand, providing insulation from heat and smoke.<\/p>\n

There are plenty of other types of fire resistant glazing out there, but the most important thing to look for is a permanent stamp of classification which verifies its effectiveness at withstanding fire.<\/p>\n

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What are the Benefits of Fire Doors with Glass?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Fire doors are a form of passive fire protection. They help to delay the spread of fire by dividing buildings into compartments. Fire doors that feature glass panels offer numerous additional benefits, particularly when it comes to the internal appearance of a building. From improving working life to proving invaluable during an emergency, fire doors with glass have a lot to offer. They:<\/p>\n