England · 34 postcode districts
Steel Fire-Rated Screens in West Sussex
Our West Sussex steel fire-rated screens service covers survey, supply and installation to the tested details, documented on handover.
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Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Choose a town in West Sussex
Our West Sussex coverage spans 34 postcode districts across the BN, RH, PO, GU postcode areas.
Crawley (RH11)Worthing (BN11)Bognor Regis (PO21)Littlehampton (BN17)Horsham (RH12)Haywards Heath (RH16)Chichester (PO19)Burgess Hill (RH15)East Grinstead (RH19)
Steel Fire-Rated Screens: an overview for West Sussex
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
- Fire-stopping and deflection heads
- Single, double and sliding door options within the system
Key checks for West Sussex projects
Weight and fixing
Steel screens with insulating glass are heavy. Fixings are taken from the system details and the substrate is checked to carry the load.
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.
Why choose steel
Steel profiles stay slim at higher ratings and carry heavy glass without bulky frames, which suits stair cores, lobbies and offices where light matters.
England rules for fire glazing
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.
Steel Fire-Rated Screens in West Sussex: questions
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 West Sussex?
Yes. We can arrange surveys anywhere in West Sussex, including Crawley and Worthing, Bognor Regis, Littlehampton, Horsham.
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Process
What happens next
Tell us what you have
Send drawings, a fire risk assessment action or photos of the glass marks.
Measure and check
We measure each opening in West Sussex and check what the existing frames can accept.
Quote and evidence
Your quote lists each item with its classification and the evidence it relies on.
Install and hand over
Installation to the system details, then a handover pack with photographs and evidence.