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County Durham · DH1
Timber Fire-Rated Screens — Durham and DH1
When a fire strategy, inspection report or building control comment in Durham calls for glazing tested to resist fire, our timber fire-rated screens service covers survey, supply and installation.
E 30 – EI 60DH1England
Quote for Durham
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Timber Fire-Rated Screens in Durham: what's included
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
- Hardwood frames to tested sections and densities
- Over-panels, side panels and borrowed lights
- Fire glass with the specified intumescent glazing system
Key checks for Durham projects
Moisture and movement
Timber frames need dry conditions on site and acclimatisation before glazing to avoid movement around the glass.
Finishing
Paint and stain are fine on the timber, but intumescent seals must stay clear of paint. We mask them during finishing.
Insulating glass weight
Heavier insulating glass may need larger sections; we confirm the frame can carry the chosen build-up.
Durham coverage and nearby towns
We cover Durham and the surrounding postcode districts, including DH1. Nearby towns we also serve include Chester-le-Street, Houghton-le-Spring, Stanley. Darlington, around 28 km from Durham, is the largest town in the same coverage area.
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How we work in Durham
England rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in England, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Evidence you can file
You receive the classification references, glass marks and installation photographs for your fire safety records.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Durham identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
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 Durham
We can survey and quote for public buildings, blocks of flats and other building types in Durham.
FAQs for Durham
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.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Durham?
Building work in Durham follows the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B, and occupied buildings are covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Durham?
Yes. We plan phasing, out-of-hours work and temporary protection so the building can stay in use where the fire strategy allows.
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What happens next
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Site visit
A survey in 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.
Complete and document
Work is completed to the manufacturer's details and documented for your records.