Georgian wired glass, is it safe to replace

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Georgian wired glass, is it safe to replace - Is there safety concerns with replacing the traditional style safety glass

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JL		#1 Posted : 02 April 2019 16:16:59(UTC)
Rank: Forum user		I remember some time back there where some safety issues with regard to the old-style wire mesh (Georgian) safety glass. But I can’t remember what the H&S concerns were, it may have been a resistance to impact problem. can this type of wire mesh glass still be purchased (like for like replacement) or is there now safer alternatives to the original design you still see in old buildings.


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mike52		#2 Posted : 03 April 2019 09:32:10(UTC)
Rank: Forum user		i have not got experience in this type of glass. my view is that H&S was not a big issue in those days. so two problems i can foresee is one, getting the glass out of the frames depending how they were set in. the second is the edge finish, there may be sharp pieces of wire protruding from the glass. i am sure someone else can offer better advice though. mike


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SW		#3 Posted : 03 April 2019 11:27:24(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user		If it is clear with wires then you can purchase a safety version. If it is obscured I dont believe there is a safety version, but, depending on size you may still be able to use in doors and sidescreens.


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firesafety101		#4 Posted : 04 April 2019 16:21:48(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user		http://www.asfp.org.uk/webdocs/London%20seminar%202014/2.%20RD%20Glazing.pdf It will depend whether the GW glazing was installed for fire resistance or not. The link is a presentation about understanding FR glazing and covers all the main points. I do not know the presenter so cannot recommend his presentation but it is useful. He does mention the installation is as important as the glass itself and should be by competent/trained people. This applies also to the installation of Fire Door sets, as the untrained installer may not install correctly. My understanding is Georgian Wire glazing can be replaced by clear glass with the correct fire rating, and etched with the regulation markings.

1 user thanked firesafety101 for this useful post.		JL on 11/04/2019(UTC)
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MaxPayne		#5 Posted : 08 April 2019 11:25:40(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user		Plenty of advice available to establish what protection glazing needs to provide (or a combination of); the glass and glazing federation and Pilkington will be useful starters; links below: https://www.pilkington.com/en-gb/uk/products/product-categories/fire-protection https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/ http://www.pilkington.com/resources/brimpactsafetypdf.pdf

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