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Bedfordshire · LU6
Timber Fire-Rated Screens — Dunstable and LU6
For Dunstable buildings, we supply, replace and check timber fire-rated screens wherever the fire strategy depends on it, working to the tested system rather than the glass alone.
E 30 – EI 60LU6England
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Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Timber Fire-Rated Screens in Dunstable: what's included
The rating depends on the timber species and density, frame sections, bead profiles, fixings and the glazing seals used in the test. We build timber screens to a tested specification, or to a formal assessment, and finish them without compromising the intumescent details.
- Fire glass with the specified intumescent glazing system
- Fire-stopping to the structure
- Painted, stained or lacquered finishes
- Hardwood frames to tested sections and densities
Key checks for Dunstable projects
Species and density count
Timber screens are tested with specific species and minimum densities. Softwood substitutions or thinner sections can fall outside the evidence.
Moisture and movement
Timber frames need dry conditions on site and acclimatisation before glazing to avoid movement around the glass.
Insulating glass weight
Heavier insulating glass may need larger sections; we confirm the frame can carry the chosen build-up.
Areas we cover around Dunstable
Coverage around Dunstable includes the LU6, LU4 districts and nearby Luton, Leighton Buzzard, Harpenden. Luton, around 7 km from Dunstable, is the largest town in the same coverage area.
Timber screens in LutonTimber screens in Leighton BuzzardTimber screens in HarpendenTimber screens in BerkhamstedTimber screens in Hemel Hempstead
How we work in Dunstable
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 Dunstable budgets are not open-ended.
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Dunstable building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Which rules apply to timber fire-rated screens in Dunstable?
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.
Sectors we cover in Dunstable
Timber fire-rated screens applies to many building types in Dunstable, including hotels and schools and colleges.
FAQs for Dunstable
Can timber screens be painted?
Yes. The timber can be painted, stained or lacquered. Intumescent seals are kept clear of paint.
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.
Do you carry out timber fire-rated screens in Dunstable?
Yes. We survey and install in Dunstable and across Bedfordshire, including the LU6 district and nearby Luton.
Can you price timber fire-rated screens in Dunstable 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.
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How a Dunstable job runs
Share the details
Send the fire strategy extract, inspection report or a few photos of the openings.
Measure and check
We measure each opening in Dunstable and check what the existing frames can accept.
Written quote
You receive a written quote naming the tested system and classification.
Complete and document
Work is completed to the manufacturer's details and documented for your records.