E 30 – EI 120
Fire-Rated Glazed Screens
Internal glazed screens that keep compartments and corridors protected.
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Wiltshire · BA14
Trowbridge steel fire-rated screens
From the BA14 district outwards, we arrange steel fire-rated screens for buildings across Trowbridge, matching glass, frames and seals to tested evidence rather than guesswork.
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Quote for Trowbridge
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our steel fire-rated screens service includes in Trowbridge
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
- Gridded industrial-style layouts
- Tested steel profile systems with slim sightlines
- Single, double and sliding door options within the system
Key checks for Trowbridge 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.
Lead times
Steel systems are fabricated to measure, so allow for survey, drawings, approval and fabrication before the fit date.
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.
Which rules apply to steel fire-rated screens in Trowbridge?
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.
Where we work around Trowbridge
Our Wiltshire coverage takes in Trowbridge (BA14) and the neighbouring towns of Bath, Frome, Chippenham. Trowbridge is about 40 km from Swindon, the largest town in our Wiltshire coverage.
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How we work in Trowbridge
England rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in England, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Trowbridge budgets are not open-ended.
Evidence you can file
You receive the classification references, glass marks and installation photographs for your fire safety records.
Building types we cover in Trowbridge
Sector guides below cover offices, public buildings and other buildings in Trowbridge.
FAQs for Trowbridge
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.
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.
How quickly can you survey in Trowbridge?
Survey timing in Trowbridge depends on access, the size of the building and how urgent the defect is. Tell us your deadline when you enquire and we will confirm a date before you commit.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Trowbridge?
Yes. We plan phasing, out-of-hours work and temporary protection so the building can stay in use where the fire strategy allows.
Related
Related services in Trowbridge
FD30 / FD60
Fire-Rated Glazed Doors
Doorsets with large glazed panels, tested as complete units.
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E 30 – EI 60
Stair, Lobby & Corridor Glazing
Glazed screens and doors on protected stairs, lobbies and corridors.
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E 30 – EI 60
Aluminium Fire-Rated Screens
Light, modern aluminium framing tested for fire.
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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.
Site visit
A survey in Trowbridge 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.