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Bristol aluminium fire-rated screens
Our Bristol aluminium fire-rated screens service covers survey, supply and installation to the tested details, documented on handover.
E 30 – EI 60EnglandBS
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Aluminium Fire-Rated Screens: an overview for Bristol
Aluminium fire-rated screens are glazed walls built from aluminium profiles that have been tested with fire-resistant glass and insulating inserts. They suit offices, healthcare and education buildings that want a clean, modern frame matching the rest of the glazing.
- Tested aluminium fire screen systems
- Anodised and powder-coated finishes
- Integrity and insulating glass to the system schedule
Choose a town in Bristol
We cover aluminium fire-rated screens in Bristol and across Bristol, including the surrounding area.
Key checks for Bristol projects
Ratings available
Aluminium systems are commonly available at 30 and 60 minutes; higher ratings are less common and may point to a steel system instead.
Deflection and fixings
Head details and fixing centres come from the system documentation, especially beneath long-span slabs.
Inserts make the rating
Fire-rated aluminium profiles contain insulating and intumescent inserts that standard profiles do not. Swapping in a standard section to save cost removes the rating.
England rules for fire glazing
England Which rules apply?
Building work in England is covered by the Building Regulations 2010, with fire safety guidance in Approved Document B and impact safety guidance for glazing in Approved Document K.
Once a building is in use, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the responsible person to maintain fire safety measures, including fire-resisting glazing. The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 add duties for multi-occupied residential buildings, including fire door checks in buildings over 11 metres.
FAQs for Bristol
What ratings can aluminium screens achieve?
30 and 60-minute ratings are common, in integrity or insulation classes depending on the glass. We confirm availability for the sizes you need.
Is aluminium suitable for fire-rated glazing?
Yes, when it is a system designed and tested for fire. Ordinary aluminium partitions and windows are not fire-rated, however thick the glass.
Will the frames match our other glazing?
Usually they can be matched closely in profile and colour so rated and non-rated areas look consistent.
Can you survey anywhere in Bristol?
Yes. We can arrange surveys anywhere in Bristol, including Bristol and the surrounding area.
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Process
What happens next
Share the details
Send the fire strategy extract, inspection report or a few photos of the openings.
Survey
We visit Bristol to measure, record existing marks and check the frames and substrate.
Quote and evidence
Your quote lists each item with its classification and the evidence it relies on.
Fit and record
We install, photograph seals and fixings before closing up, and hand over the schedule.