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County Londonderry · BT47
Timber Fire-Rated Screens in Derry / Londonderry, County Londonderry
For Derry / Londonderry buildings, we supply, replace and check timber fire-rated screens wherever the fire strategy depends on it, working to the tested system rather than the glass alone.
E 30 – EI 60BT47Northern Ireland
Quote for Derry / Londonderry
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with timber fire-rated screens in Derry / 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
- Over-panels, side panels and borrowed lights
- Hardwood frames to tested sections and densities
- Painted, stained or lacquered finishes
Derry / Londonderry coverage and nearby towns
We cover Derry / Londonderry and the surrounding postcode districts, including BT47, BT48. Nearby towns we also serve include Coleraine, Omagh, Ballymena. Derry / Londonderry is the largest town in our County Londonderry coverage.
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What to check before ordering timber fire-rated screens in Derry / Londonderry
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.
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.
Which rules apply to timber fire-rated screens in Derry / Londonderry?
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.
What you can expect in Derry / Londonderry
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Derry / Londonderry 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.
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Derry / Londonderry around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Derry / Londonderry building types
Sector guides below cover healthcare buildings, schools and colleges and other buildings in Derry / Londonderry.
Timber Fire-Rated Screens: Derry / Londonderry questions
Can timber screens be painted?
Yes. The timber can be painted, stained or lacquered. Intumescent seals are kept clear of paint.
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.
Can you price timber fire-rated screens in Derry / Londonderry from photos?
We can give a guide range from photos and sizes, including a clear photo of any marks on the glass. A fixed price follows a survey.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Derry / Londonderry?
Derry / Londonderry is in Northern Ireland, where the Building Regulations (NI) 2012 and Technical Booklet E apply, with the Fire Safety Regulations (NI) 2010 covering occupied premises.
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From enquiry to handover in Derry / 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 Derry / Londonderry 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.