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Berkshire · RG6
Timber Fire-Rated Screens — Earley and RG6
Our timber fire-rated screens service covers Earley and neighbouring areas such as Reading and Wokingham, with every job built around a tested system.
E 30 – EI 60RG6England
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Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our timber fire-rated screens service includes in Earley
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-rated timber doorsets set into screens
- Painted, stained or lacquered finishes
- Hardwood frames to tested sections and densities
- Fire-stopping to the structure
Before you order timber fire-rated screens: what matters
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.
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.
Species and density count
Timber screens are tested with specific species and minimum densities. Softwood substitutions or thinner sections can fall outside the evidence.
Earley coverage and nearby towns
We cover Earley and the surrounding postcode districts, including RG6, RG2, RG41, RG5, RG1. Nearby towns we also serve include Reading, Wokingham, Crowthorne. Earley is about 5 km from Reading, the largest town in our Berkshire coverage.
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What you can expect in Earley
Evidence you can file
You receive the classification references, glass marks and installation photographs for your fire safety records.
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Earley around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Earley building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
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.
Earley building types
Sector guides below cover offices, schools and colleges and other buildings in Earley.
Timber Fire-Rated Screens: Earley questions
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 timber screens be painted?
Yes. The timber can be painted, stained or lacquered. Intumescent seals are kept clear of paint.
How quickly can you survey in Earley?
Survey timing in Earley 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.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Earley?
Building work in Earley follows the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B, and occupied buildings are covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
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From enquiry to handover in Earley
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 Earley and check what the existing frames can accept.
Written proposal
We set out the system, glass, evidence and programme, with a fixed price.
Install and hand over
Installation to the system details, then a handover pack with photographs and evidence.