E 30 – EI 120
Fire-Rated Glazed Screens
Internal glazed screens that keep compartments and corridors protected.
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Kent · DA12
Aluminium Fire-Rated Screens in Gravesend, Kent
For Gravesend buildings, we supply, replace and check aluminium fire-rated screens wherever the fire strategy depends on it, working to the tested system rather than the glass alone.
E 30 – EI 60DA12England
Quote for Gravesend
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our aluminium fire-rated screens service includes in Gravesend
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.
- Fire-stopping and perimeter details
- Handover evidence
- Matching fire-rated doors within the system
- Integrity and insulating glass to the system schedule
What to check before ordering aluminium fire-rated screens in Gravesend
External use
Some aluminium systems are tested for external facades, others for internal use only. We match the system to the position.
Deflection and fixings
Head details and fixing centres come from the system documentation, especially beneath long-span slabs.
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.
Areas we cover around Gravesend
Our Kent coverage takes in Gravesend (DA12, DA11, DA10, RM18, RM17) and the neighbouring towns of Grays, Strood, South Ockendon. Gravesend lies roughly 22 km from Maidstone, within our Kent coverage.
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What you can expect in Gravesend
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Gravesend around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
England rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in England, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Gravesend identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Which rules apply to aluminium fire-rated screens in Gravesend?
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.
Gravesend building types
Aluminium fire-rated screens applies to many building types in Gravesend, including public buildings and care homes.
Questions about aluminium fire-rated screens in Gravesend
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.
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.
Can you price aluminium fire-rated screens in Gravesend from photos?
We can give a guide range from photos and sizes, including a clear photo of any marks on the glass. A fixed price follows a survey.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Gravesend?
Building work in Gravesend follows the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B, and occupied buildings are covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
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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 Gravesend job runs
Tell us what you have
Send drawings, a fire risk assessment action or photos of the glass marks.
Site visit
A survey in Gravesend confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
Written quote
You receive a written quote naming the tested system and classification.
Install and hand over
Installation to the system details, then a handover pack with photographs and evidence.