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Northern Ireland · 7 postcode districts
Timber Fire-Rated Screens across County Londonderry
Timber fire-rated screens across County Londonderry covers 7 postcode districts in the BT postcode areas. Every job is built around a tested system.
E 30 – EI 60Northern IrelandBT
Quote for County Londonderry
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Timber Fire-Rated Screens: an overview for County Londonderry
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
- Fire glass with the specified intumescent glazing system
- Fire-stopping to the structure
Before you order in County Londonderry
Moisture and movement
Timber frames need dry conditions on site and acclimatisation before glazing to avoid movement around the glass.
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.
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.
Northern Ireland rules for fire glazing
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.
Technical Booklet E sets its own provisions for glazing on escape routes, so designs are checked against the Northern Ireland guidance rather than English documents.
Towns we cover in County Londonderry
County Londonderry coverage includes Derry / Londonderry, Coleraine and the BT postcode areas (7 postcode districts). We also cover Limavady, Magherafelt.
FAQs for County Londonderry
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 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.
Which parts of County Londonderry do you cover?
All of it: Derry / Londonderry, Coleraine and every district in the BT postcode areas.
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Process
From enquiry to handover in County Londonderry
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 County Londonderry 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.