At Advanced Glass, we incorporate fire stopping as part of our complete façade package, ensuring it’s correctly installed and fully coordinated with both glazing systems and rainscreen cladding.
The fire stopping requirements vary depending on the façade system. Behind curtain walling or window systems, fire stops are typically installed at every compartment line — often slab edges or floor zones — and must be compressible yet retain their performance under movement and thermal load. These systems must interface tightly with mullions and framing to prevent the passage of flame or smoke.
Behind rainscreen cladding, fire stopping is commonly installed horizontally (and in some cases vertically) between the inner wall and outer cladding at compartment lines, using open-state barriers that allow ventilation under normal conditions but expand to seal gaps in the event of fire. These must be installed with continuous contact to both the SFS or wall and cladding support system, with no gaps, sagging, or misalignment.
By taking responsibility for both the primary façade system and fire stopping, Advanced Glass eliminates grey areas between trades. You don’t have to manage or mediate between glazing and cladding subcontractors arguing over who should fire stop which area — we handle it all. This approach ensures:
We supply and install tested and certified fire stop systems with performance ratings typically up to:
All fire stopping works are carried out by trained installers and subject to a full Quality Assurance (QA) process, including:
This level of transparency ensures a clear audit trail, simplifies third-party review, and provides confidence that compartmentation has been preserved throughout the building envelope.
Looking to simplify fire compliance and reduce coordination risk? Talk to Advanced Glass today about integrating fire stopping into your complete envelope solution. Our team is ready to support your project from design to delivery.
Aluminium windows offer durability, low maintenance, excellent thermal efficiency, and modern aesthetics, making them ideal for commercial applications.
Yes, modern aluminium windows feature thermal break technology to improve insulation, achieving low U-values meeting Part L building regulations and often exceeding it.
Options include double or triple glazing, solar control glass, acoustic glass, laminated safety glass, and enhanced security glass, depending on performance needs.
Yes, commercial aluminium windows can be PAS 24 certified and meet Secured by Design standards with multi-point locking systems with reinforced frames.
When properly maintained, aluminium windows can last 30 – 40 years, due to their corrosion resistance and high-quality powder-coated finishes.
Yes, they are available in a wide range of RAL colours, anodised finishes, and different configurations, including casement, tilt-and-turn, and sliding options.
Aluminium windows are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions, with high wind load resistance and water-tightness ratings to ensure long-term performance.
Minimal maintenance is needed – just the occasional cleaning and lubrication of moving parts is required to help ensure smooth operation and longevity.
Yes, aluminium is up to 100% recyclable, and many modern aluminium window systems use recycled materials, supporting sustainable building practices.
Lead times vary depending on customisation and project size, but standard windows typically take 12 – 16 weeks for design, manufacturing and delivery.
If you’re looking for a specialist curtain walling, facade, or cladding contractor to assist you with your upcoming project, ensuring on-time delivery and a smooth process from start to finish, our expert team are on hand and ready to assist you.
