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Bedfordshire · MK40
Timber Fire-Rated Screens across Bedford
We provide timber fire-rated screens in Bedford and across Bedfordshire, working from the classification your building needs and handing over the evidence that proves what was fitted.
E 30 – EI 60MK40England
Quote for Bedford
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our timber fire-rated screens service includes in Bedford
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.
- Fire-stopping to the structure
- Over-panels, side panels and borrowed lights
- Fire-rated timber doorsets set into screens
- Painted, stained or lacquered finishes
What to check before ordering timber fire-rated screens in Bedford
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.
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.
Finishing
Paint and stain are fine on the timber, but intumescent seals must stay clear of paint. We mask them during finishing.
Bedford coverage and nearby towns
Whether the building is in central Bedford or the wider MK40, MK42, MK41 districts, we can survey and quote. We also cover Kempston, Ampthill, St Neots. Luton, around 29 km from Bedford, is the largest town in the same coverage area.
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How we work in Bedford
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Bedford budgets are not open-ended.
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Bedford building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Evidence you can file
You receive the classification references, glass marks and installation photographs for your fire safety records.
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.
Building types we cover in Bedford
Timber fire-rated screens applies to many building types in Bedford, including offices and blocks of flats.
Questions about timber fire-rated screens in Bedford
Which timbers are used?
Dense hardwoods are typical; the exact species depends on the tested specification. We confirm species and density on the drawings.
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.
Can you price timber fire-rated screens in Bedford 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.
Do you carry out timber fire-rated screens in Bedford?
Yes. We survey and install in Bedford and across Bedfordshire, including the MK40 district and nearby Kempston.
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From enquiry to handover in Bedford
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Survey
We visit Bedford to measure, record existing marks and check the frames and substrate.
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.