E 30 – EI 120
Fire-Rated Glazed Screens
Internal glazed screens that keep compartments and corridors protected.
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Greater Manchester · BL1
Bolton aluminium fire-rated screens
Aluminium fire-rated screens in Bolton is usually needed for one of three reasons: new building work, a change to an existing fire-resisting wall, or defects found in an inspection. We handle all three.
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Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our aluminium fire-rated screens service includes in Bolton
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.
- Matching fire-rated doors within the system
- Integrity and insulating glass to the system schedule
- Fire-stopping and perimeter details
- Handover evidence
What to check before ordering aluminium fire-rated screens in Bolton
Deflection and fixings
Head details and fixing centres come from the system documentation, especially beneath long-span slabs.
Door hardware
Hinges, locks and closers fitted to doors within the screen must be compatible with the door's evidence.
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.
Which rules apply to aluminium fire-rated screens in Bolton?
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.
Bolton coverage and nearby towns
Survey visits can be arranged anywhere in Bolton, including the BL1, BL11, BL78, BL2, BL3 districts, and in nearby Farnworth, Westhoughton, Radcliffe. Bolton lies roughly 17 km from Manchester, within our Greater Manchester coverage.
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What every Bolton quote includes
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Bolton budgets are not open-ended.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Bolton identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Bolton building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Sectors we cover in Bolton
Aluminium fire-rated screens applies to many building types in Bolton, including industrial units and schools and colleges.
FAQs for Bolton
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 aluminium fire screens be used outside?
Some systems are tested for external use. If the screen forms part of the building envelope we specify an external-rated system and glass.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Bolton?
Building work in Bolton follows the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B, and occupied buildings are covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Do you carry out aluminium fire-rated screens in Bolton?
Yes. We survey and install in Bolton and across Greater Manchester, including the BL1 district and nearby Farnworth.
Related
Related services in Bolton
E 30 – EI 60
Fire-Rated Glass Partitions
Office glass partitions where the wall has to be fire-resisting.
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E 30 – EI 60
Fire-Rated Curtain Walling
Facade glazing tested for fire where boundaries or compartments demand it.
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up to EI 120
Steel Fire-Rated Screens
Slim steel frames for long spans, high ratings and heavy glass.
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How a Bolton job runs
Share the details
Send the fire strategy extract, inspection report or a few photos of the openings.
Measure and check
We measure each opening in Bolton and check what the existing frames can accept.
Written quote
You receive a written quote naming the tested system and classification.
Complete and document
Work is completed to the manufacturer's details and documented for your records.