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Steel Fire-Rated Screens across South Glamorgan
We take steel fire-rated screens enquiries from across South Glamorgan, with surveys arranged in Cardiff, Barry, Penarth and the surrounding towns.
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Quote for South Glamorgan
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Steel Fire-Rated Screens: what you get in South Glamorgan
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.
- Fire-stopping and deflection heads
- Powder-coated RAL finishes
- Integrity and insulating glass up to EI 120 where the system allows
Key checks for South Glamorgan projects
Thermal bridging on external use
Where steel glazing forms an external wall, thermal performance and condensation need designing in as well as the fire rating.
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.
Lead times
Steel systems are fabricated to measure, so allow for survey, drawings, approval and fabrication before the fit date.
Steel Fire-Rated Screens by town in South Glamorgan
We cover steel fire-rated screens in Cardiff and across South Glamorgan, including Barry, Penarth.
Regulations for South Glamorgan projects
Wales Which rules apply?
Building regulations are devolved in Wales, so fire safety design follows the Welsh Ministers' version of Approved Document B rather than the English one, alongside impact safety guidance for glazing.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies in Wales, so the responsible person must maintain fire-resisting glazing as part of the premises' fire safety measures. The Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed this extends to the structure, external walls and flat entrance doors of multi-occupied residential buildings.
Questions from South Glamorgan clients
Are steel screens more expensive than aluminium?
Often slightly, especially at higher ratings, but steel can be the more economical route when panes are large or the rating is EI 60 and above.
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.
Can you survey anywhere in South Glamorgan?
Yes. We can arrange surveys anywhere in South Glamorgan, including Cardiff and Barry, Penarth.
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Process
From enquiry to handover in South Glamorgan
Share the details
Send the fire strategy extract, inspection report or a few photos of the openings.
Site visit
A survey in South Glamorgan confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
Written proposal
We set out the system, glass, evidence and programme, with a fixed price.
Complete and document
Work is completed to the manufacturer's details and documented for your records.