🔥Fire Screens | The Fire-Rated Glass Partition Breakdown

When it comes to protecting lives and property, not all glass is created equal. Fire-rated glass screens are a critical component in passive fire protection — but what exactly do terms like Integrity and Insulation mean? And why should you trust Clear Divide Glass Partitions for your fire screen solutions?

What Do We Mean by Integrity and Insulation?

In the world of fire-rated glazing, Integrity (E) and Insulation (I) are two essential performance measures used to classify how fire-resistant a glass system truly is.

✅ Integrity (E): Containment of Flames and Smoke

This measures how long the glass can withstand fire exposure without allowing flames or hot gases to pass through.

Prevents the spread of fire from one space to another
Maintains a physical barrier during a fire
Remains intact under high temperatures for the specified fire-resistance period

✅ Insulation (I): Heat Transfer Resistance

Insulation takes fire protection a step further. It refers to how long the glass can reduce heat transfer from one side to the other.

Helps prevent injury from radiant heat
Protects nearby materials and people on the safe side
Can be vital in corridors and escape routes

Examples of Fire Ratings

E30 - 30 minutes of integrity – prevents flames/smoke, but not heat.

EI30 - 30 minutes of integrity and insulation – prevents flames and heat transfer.

EI60 - 60 minutes of fire-rated protection (integrity + insulation).

Note: Fire rating requirements should always be confirmed by your local building control authority. Clear Divide does not provide regulatory advice.

🔥What About Fire-Rated Glass Doors?

Not a problem — whether you need E30 (30/0) or EI60 (60/60), we offer fire-rated glass doors designed to seamlessly integrate with our glazed fire screen systems.

Why Choose Clear Divide Glass Partitions for Your Fire-Rated Glass Screens & Glass Doors?

At Clear Divide, we’re specialists in fire-rated and non-fire-rated glass partitions for commercial, residential, and office environments. Here’s what sets us apart:

✔️ Expert knowledge of fire-rated systems

✔️ Access to high-performance fire screens and glazed doors

✔️ Fully compliant solutions tailored to UK building regulations

✔️ Honest advice with no over-specifying

✔️ End-to-end service – survey, supply & installation

Whether it’s a 30-minute integrity screen or a full EI-rated glazed partition, we deliver systems that meet safety standards without compromising on aesthetics.

Ready to Experience the Clear Divide?

When you choose Clear Divide, you’re not just buying glass — you’re investing in a service that prioritises safety, design, and lasting value. We invite you to experience the clear divide in expertise, style, and service.

🌍 Our Coverage — Serving the North-East and Beyond

Based in the North-East of England, Clear Divide proudly serves:
Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, Northumberland, Sunderland, Durham, Teesside inc Middlesbrough, Stockton, Darlington & Hartlepool, Carlisle, The Lake District, Whitehaven, Berwick, and the Scottish Borders. But we don’t stop there. Our experienced installation teams operate nationwide, covering key cities across Great Britain, including but not limited to:
London, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, Glasgow and Edinburgh. No location is too far — we’ve recently completed projects as far south as Devon. Wherever your project is, we’re ready to create a Clear Divide for you.

Visit our Contact Page today — we look forward to helping you create your perfect space.