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County Antrim · BT42
Timber Fire-Rated Screens across Ballymena
Our timber fire-rated screens service covers Ballymena and neighbouring areas such as Newtownabbey and Carrickfergus, with every job built around a tested system.
E 30 – EI 60BT42Northern Ireland
Quote for Ballymena
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Timber Fire-Rated Screens in Ballymena: 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.
- Painted, stained or lacquered finishes
- Hardwood frames to tested sections and densities
- Fire-rated timber doorsets set into screens
- Fire glass with the specified intumescent glazing system
Key checks for Ballymena 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.
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.
Where we work around Ballymena
Survey visits can be arranged anywhere in Ballymena, including the BT42 districts, and in nearby Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus, Belfast. Ballymena lies roughly 37 km from Belfast, within our County Antrim coverage.
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How we work in Ballymena
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Ballymena budgets are not open-ended.
Northern Ireland rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in Northern Ireland, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Ballymena identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Fire glazing rules in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Which rules apply?
In Northern Ireland, building work follows the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012, with fire safety guidance in Technical Booklet E, approved by the district council's building control.
Once in use, the Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 require the appropriate person to maintain fire safety measures, including fire-resisting glazing.
Sectors we cover in Ballymena
Sector guides below cover hotels, public buildings and other buildings in Ballymena.
FAQs for Ballymena
Can timber screens be painted?
Yes. The timber can be painted, stained or lacquered. Intumescent seals are kept clear of paint.
Which timbers are used?
Dense hardwoods are typical; the exact species depends on the tested specification. We confirm species and density on the drawings.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Ballymena?
Yes. We plan phasing, out-of-hours work and temporary protection so the building can stay in use where the fire strategy allows.
Do you carry out timber fire-rated screens in Ballymena?
Yes. We survey and install in Ballymena and across County Antrim, including the BT42 district and nearby Newtownabbey.
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From enquiry to handover in Ballymena
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 Ballymena and check what the existing frames can accept.
Quote and evidence
Your quote lists each item with its classification and the evidence it relies on.
Install and hand over
Installation to the system details, then a handover pack with photographs and evidence.