Jade Lashford, Estimating Manager at FireGlass UK, joins usfor Episode 7 of The Detail by iSteel to explain the world of fire-rated glass and the important role it plays within glazedfire-rated doors and screens.

Filmed at the FireGlass facility, Jade takes us behind the scenes to explore what makes fire-resistant glass different from ordinary glass, how different types of fire glass performand what classifications such as E30 and EI30 mean. We also look at how fire-rated glass is manufactured, processed and tested to withstand the extreme conditions of a fire.

In this episode, we discuss:– What makes fire-rated glass different from ordinary glass– The different types of fire-resistant glass and where they are used– What E30, EI30 and other fire classifications actually mean– The difference between integrity and insulation– What happens to fire-resistant glass when exposed to extreme heat– How fire-rated glass is manufactured, processed and teste– Why fire-rated glass alone does not make a door fire-rated– Why the glass, steel frame, seals, hardware and glazing method must work as a complete tested system– How the correct fire glass is specified for a glazed fire-rated door– The specialist glass manufactured for iSteel’sE30 fire-rated steel door system– How FireGlass produces the distinctive glass cut-out used around iSteel’s steel lock-box and handle detail

We also look inside the FireGlass facility to see specialistfire-resistant glass being processed and learn more about the craftsmanship and technical expertise behind a component that is fundamental to the performance of a glazed fire-rated door.

The Detail is the podcast by iSteel – exploringcraftsmanship, architecture, interiors and the people behind beautifully designed spaces.