E 30 – EI 120
Fire-Rated Glazed Screens
Internal glazed screens that keep compartments and corridors protected.
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Greater Manchester · WN4
Steel Fire-Rated Screens — Ashton-in-Makerfield and WN4
When a fire strategy, inspection report or building control comment in Ashton-in-Makerfield calls for glazing tested to resist fire, our steel fire-rated screens service covers survey, supply and installation.
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Quote for Ashton-in-Makerfield
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with steel fire-rated screens in Ashton-in-Makerfield
Steel fire-rated screens use steel frame sections to hold fire-resistant glass, and they are the usual choice when a project needs slim sightlines with a high rating, large panes or heavy insulating glass. Steel keeps its strength well in fire and can carry the weight of thick EI glass over long spans.
- Gridded industrial-style layouts
- Integrity and insulating glass up to EI 120 where the system allows
- Tested steel profile systems with slim sightlines
- Powder-coated RAL finishes
Ashton-in-Makerfield coverage and nearby towns
Survey visits can be arranged anywhere in Ashton-in-Makerfield, including the WN4, WA12, WN5 districts, and in nearby Golborne, Newton-le-Willows, St Helens. Manchester, around 27 km from Ashton-in-Makerfield, is the largest town in the same coverage area.
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Key checks for Ashton-in-Makerfield projects
Lead times
Steel systems are fabricated to measure, so allow for survey, drawings, approval and fabrication before the fit date.
Not every steel look is fire-rated
Decorative steel-look aluminium or slim steel partitions sold for offices are not automatically fire-rated. We only fit systems with test or assessment evidence for the classification you need.
Finishes and the rating
Paint and powder coat are normally covered by the evidence, but intumescent strips and seals must not be painted over. We protect them during finishing.
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.
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.
What every Ashton-in-Makerfield quote includes
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Ashton-in-Makerfield around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Ashton-in-Makerfield building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
England rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in England, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Sectors we cover in Ashton-in-Makerfield
Steel fire-rated screens applies to many building types in Ashton-in-Makerfield, including retail and leisure units and hotels.
Questions about steel fire-rated screens in Ashton-in-Makerfield
Are Crittall-style screens fire-rated?
Some steel systems with that look are tested for fire, many decorative ones are not. Ask for the classification and test evidence; we only quote tested systems for fire-rated positions.
Can steel fire screens include doors?
Yes. Single, double and in some systems sliding doors can be built into the screen, provided the combination is covered by the evidence.
Do you carry out steel fire-rated screens in Ashton-in-Makerfield?
Yes. We survey and install in Ashton-in-Makerfield and across Greater Manchester, including the WN4 district and nearby Golborne.
Can you price steel fire-rated screens in Ashton-in-Makerfield 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.
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E 30 – EI 60
Stair, Lobby & Corridor Glazing
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E 30 – EI 60
Aluminium Fire-Rated Screens
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What happens next
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Measure and check
We measure each opening in Ashton-in-Makerfield and check what the existing frames can accept.
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.