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Cheshire · CW12
Timber Fire-Rated Screens for Congleton buildings
Our timber fire-rated screens service covers Congleton and neighbouring areas such as Kidsgrove and Macclesfield, with every job built around a tested system.
E 30 – EI 60CW12England
Quote for Congleton
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with timber fire-rated screens in Congleton
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
- Fire-stopping to the structure
- Hardwood frames to tested sections and densities
- Over-panels, side panels and borrowed lights
Key checks for Congleton projects
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.
Finishing
Paint and stain are fine on the timber, but intumescent seals must stay clear of paint. We mask them during finishing.
Moisture and movement
Timber frames need dry conditions on site and acclimatisation before glazing to avoid movement around the glass.
Areas we cover around Congleton
Survey visits can be arranged anywhere in Congleton, including the CW12 districts, and in nearby Kidsgrove, Macclesfield, Crewe. Congleton is about 35 km from Warrington, the largest town in our Cheshire coverage.
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How we work in Congleton
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Congleton identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Congleton budgets are not open-ended.
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Congleton 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.
Building types we cover in Congleton
Timber fire-rated screens applies to many building types in Congleton, including offices and care homes.
FAQs for Congleton
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.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Congleton?
Yes. We plan phasing, out-of-hours work and temporary protection so the building can stay in use where the fire strategy allows.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Congleton?
Building work in Congleton 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 Congleton
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Measure and check
We measure each opening in Congleton 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.