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Scotland · 49 postcode districts
Timber Fire-Rated Screens across Argyll and Bute
Timber fire-rated screens across Argyll and Bute covers 49 postcode districts in the PA, G postcode areas. Every job is built around a tested system.
E 30 – EI 60ScotlandPAG
Quote for Argyll and Bute
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Timber Fire-Rated Screens: an overview for Argyll and Bute
Timber fire-rated screens are glazed partitions made with hardwood frames, glazing beads and intumescent seals that have been tested together to resist fire. They are common in schools, healthcare, heritage buildings and residential blocks where a warmer finish is wanted.
- Painted, stained or lacquered finishes
- Hardwood frames to tested sections and densities
- Fire-rated timber doorsets set into screens
Key checks for Argyll and Bute projects
Heritage buildings
Timber suits listed and older buildings, and existing screens can sometimes be upgraded with new glass and seals, subject to an assessment of the frame.
Moisture and movement
Timber frames need dry conditions on site and acclimatisation before glazing to avoid movement around the glass.
Beads are part of the rating
Bead profile, height and fixing type and spacing are all taken from the test. Short-cutting the fixings is a common reason screens fail inspection.
Scotland rules for fire glazing
Scotland Which rules apply?
In Scotland, building work needs a building warrant under the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004, with fire guidance in Section 2 of the Building Standards Technical Handbooks rather than Approved Documents.
For relevant premises, the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 place duties on the duty holder to maintain fire safety measures, which include fire-resisting glazing.
Places we cover in Argyll and Bute
We cover timber fire-rated screens in Helensburgh and across Argyll and Bute, including Oban, Dunoon, Campbeltown, Rothesay.
Timber Fire-Rated Screens in Argyll and Bute: questions
Can timber screens be painted?
Yes. The timber can be painted, stained or lacquered. Intumescent seals are kept clear of paint.
Can timber screens be fire-rated?
Yes. Hardwood screens are tested to 30 and 60 minutes in many configurations, with the right glass, beads and seals.
Can you upgrade an old timber screen?
Sometimes. If the frame can be shown to be suitable, we can replace non-rated glass and add the correct seals and beads. Where it cannot, replacement is the honest answer.
Which parts of Argyll and Bute do you cover?
All of it: Helensburgh, Oban, Dunoon, Campbeltown, Rothesay and every district in the PA, G postcode areas.
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Process
From enquiry to handover in Argyll and Bute
Tell us what you have
Send drawings, a fire risk assessment action or photos of the glass marks.
Site visit
A survey in Argyll and Bute confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
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.