Timber Fire Escapes

[wee brian]

I spose its better than nothing - but only just

[saddlers]

I used to work in a PVCu manufacturing mill, and have seen PVCu windows in several fires, believe me the Georgian wire would not stay put for long. The PVC melts, and unless there are mechanical joints the reinforcement within the frame will just fall out. PVC frames literally disintegrate in a fire scenario. My money would be on the georgian wire glass being in tact lying on the floor!!

I think it is a case of people thinking of the glazing issue without considering the frame it is sitting in. With the amount of contractors that have asked me the question, I have no doubt that there will be several examples of this construction being used (albeit with good intentions).