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Timber Fire-Rated Screens for County Durham buildings
We survey, supply and install timber fire-rated screens across County Durham, from Darlington to Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, Chester-le-Street, working to the classification your fire strategy sets.
E 30 – EI 60EnglandTSDLDH
Quote for County Durham
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our timber fire-rated screens service includes in County Durham
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
Towns we cover in County Durham
County Durham coverage includes Darlington, Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, Chester-le-Street and the TS, DL, DH, SR postcode areas (34 postcode districts).
Darlington (DL3)Hartlepool (TS24)Stockton-on-Tees (TS19)Durham (DH1)Chester-le-Street (DH3)Billingham (TS23)Stanley (DH9)Consett (DH8)Newton Aycliffe (DL5)Bishop Auckland (DL14)Seaham (SR7)Peterlee (SR8)
Key checks for County Durham 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.
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.
England rules for fire glazing
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.
FAQs for County Durham
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.
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.
Can you survey anywhere in County Durham?
Yes. We can arrange surveys anywhere in County Durham, including Darlington and Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, Chester-le-Street.
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Process
How a County Durham job runs
Share the details
Send the fire strategy extract, inspection report or a few photos of the openings.
Site visit
A survey in County Durham confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
Quote and evidence
Your quote lists each item with its classification and the evidence it relies on.
Fit and record
We install, photograph seals and fixings before closing up, and hand over the schedule.