In the event of fire, Pilkington Pyrostop® turns opaque, blocks out the fire, holds back flames and smoke, and forms an effective heat barrier that limits heat transfer to the protected side.

Pilkington Pyrodur® is a clear laminated fire-resistant glass offering up to 60 minutes of fire integrity and reduced radiant heat. Ideal for internal and external applications including doors, partitions, faҫades, and roof glazing in steel, aluminium, or timber frames.

The main classifications are based on tests to BS 476: ‘Fire tests on buildings, materials and structures’ Part 6 ‘Method of test for fire propagation for products’ and Part 7 ‘Method for classification of the surface spread of flame of products’.

Pilkington Pyroclear® is a clear, high-performance monolithic fire-resistant and safety glass designed to provide basic integrity performance. Suitable for internal and external applications, it offers up to 60 minutes of fire resistance and is compatible with steel and aluminium systems.

Pilkington Pyrodur® is a clear, laminated fire-resistant and impact-rated glass offering up to 60 minutes integrity and is ideal for use in fire doors and partitioning.

The Pilkington Pyrostop® Range is a clear, laminated fully insulating fire-protection and impact-resistant glass. Offering the highest levels of fire protection (integrity and insulation), maximising the available levels of natural light and visibility.

In modern architecture transparent fire protection is a core component of a holistic approach to implementing fire protection and safety concepts. Building, technical and organisational methods have to complement each other well to be best prepared in the event of a fire.

There is a wide range of tested systems approved by the national building authorities for corresponding use to solve the three functional challenges faced when having to create fire compartments, safeguarding escape routes and preventing flash-over in the facade and roof.

There are many British and European Standards which apply directly or indirectly to glass for use in building. Although not exhaustive, the following lists some of the most commonly used. BS EN 674: Glass in building - Determination of thermal transmittance (U Value). Guarded hot plate method.

From security to fire resistance, glass can be used to protect a building’s occupants from accidental and deliberate damage in many ways, while also allowing the creation of bold and attractive designs.