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Fire-Rated Glazed Screens in Berkshire
We take fire-rated glazed screens enquiries from across Berkshire, with surveys arranged in Reading, Slough, Bracknell, Maidenhead, Wokingham and the surrounding towns.
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Fire-Rated Glazed Screens: an overview for Berkshire
We design, supply and install fire-rated screens in steel, aluminium, timber and frameless formats, working from the rating and positions on your fire strategy. Every screen is built within the limits of its test or assessment evidence: pane sizes, transom and mullion spacing, glass type and the way it is fixed to the surrounding structure.
- Steel, aluminium, timber or frameless frame systems
- Handover evidence pack
- Integrated fire doors and glazed doorsets
Key checks for Berkshire projects
Movement and deflection
Long screens under slabs need deflection heads so floor movement does not crack the glass or open gaps. The head detail has to come from the same evidence as the rest of the screen.
Doors inside a screen
A door in a glazed screen has to be tested in that configuration or covered by a doorset certificate and an assessment for the screen. We specify the door and screen as one system rather than mixing products.
What the screen is fixed to matters
Test evidence covers the screen's connection to specific supporting constructions, such as masonry, concrete or a tested partition. Fixing into a lightweight wall that is not covered can undermine the rating, so we check the substrate first.
Choose a town in Berkshire
Across Berkshire we can survey in Reading, Slough, Bracknell, Maidenhead, Wokingham and every district in the RG, SL, GU postcode areas.
Reading (RG1)Slough (SL1)Bracknell (RG12)Maidenhead (SL6)Wokingham (RG40)Newbury (RG14)Earley (RG6)Windsor (SL4)Crowthorne (RG45)Thatcham (RG18)Sandhurst (GU47)
Regulations for Berkshire projects
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.
In higher-risk buildings, broadly 18 metres or seven storeys with two or more homes, the Building Safety Regulator is the building control authority. England is also phasing out BS 476 references from Approved Document B, with the remaining fire-resistance references due to go in September 2029.
Fire-Rated Glazed Screens in Berkshire: questions
How large can a fire-rated glazed screen be?
It depends on the system's evidence. Most systems state maximum pane sizes and overall heights; very tall or wide screens may need an assessment from a test body. We confirm the limits during design.
How long does installation take?
Small screens are often fitted in a day once manufactured. Larger runs depend on site access and phasing; we agree a programme with you when we quote.
Can a fire-rated screen be fully glazed?
Yes. Many screens are glazed from floor to ceiling, subject to the classification needed on that route and any impact safety requirements at low level.
Can you survey anywhere in Berkshire?
Yes. We can arrange surveys anywhere in Berkshire, including Reading and Slough, Bracknell, Maidenhead, Wokingham.
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Process
From enquiry to handover in Berkshire
Share the details
Send the fire strategy extract, inspection report or a few photos of the openings.
Site visit
A survey in Berkshire 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.