E 30 – EI 120
Fire-Rated Glazed Screens
Internal glazed screens that keep compartments and corridors protected.
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Hertfordshire · SG4
Hitchin aluminium fire-rated screens
From the SG4 district outwards, we arrange aluminium fire-rated screens for buildings across Hitchin, matching glass, frames and seals to tested evidence rather than guesswork.
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Quote for Hitchin
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our aluminium fire-rated screens service includes in Hitchin
Aluminium softens at a lower temperature than steel, so fire-rated aluminium systems rely on specific internal inserts, reinforcements and glazing details. We install only the tested system as a whole, in anodised or powder-coated finishes, with doors and side panels where the evidence allows.
- Integrity and insulating glass to the system schedule
- Matching fire-rated doors within the system
- Tested aluminium fire screen systems
- Fire-stopping and perimeter details
Before you order aluminium fire-rated screens: what matters
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.
External use
Some aluminium systems are tested for external facades, others for internal use only. We match the system to the position.
Door hardware
Hinges, locks and closers fitted to doors within the screen must be compatible with the door's evidence.
England regulations that shape the job
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.
Where we work around Hitchin
Survey visits can be arranged anywhere in Hitchin, including the SG4, SG5 districts, and in nearby Letchworth Garden City, Stevenage, Luton. Watford, around 34 km from Hitchin, is the largest town in the same coverage area.
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What you can expect in Hitchin
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Hitchin budgets are not open-ended.
Evidence you can file
You receive the classification references, glass marks and installation photographs for your fire safety records.
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Hitchin around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Sectors we cover in Hitchin
Aluminium fire-rated screens applies to many building types in Hitchin, including industrial units and retail and leisure units.
FAQs for Hitchin
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.
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.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Hitchin?
Yes. We plan phasing, out-of-hours work and temporary protection so the building can stay in use where the fire strategy allows.
Do you carry out aluminium fire-rated screens in Hitchin?
Yes. We survey and install in Hitchin and across Hertfordshire, including the SG4 district and nearby Letchworth Garden City.
Related
Related services in Hitchin
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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From enquiry to handover in Hitchin
Tell us what you have
Send drawings, a fire risk assessment action or photos of the glass marks.
Site visit
A survey in Hitchin confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
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.