England · 36 postcode districts
Timber Fire-Rated Screens for Derbyshire buildings
We take timber fire-rated screens enquiries from across Derbyshire, with surveys arranged in Derby, Chesterfield, Long Eaton, Ilkeston, Swadlincote and the surrounding towns.
E 30 – EI 60EnglandDESSK
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Timber Fire-Rated Screens: what you get in Derbyshire
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 glass with the specified intumescent glazing system
- Painted, stained or lacquered finishes
- Fire-rated timber doorsets set into screens
Before you order in Derbyshire
Moisture and movement
Timber frames need dry conditions on site and acclimatisation before glazing to avoid movement around the glass.
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.
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.
Towns we cover in Derbyshire
Across Derbyshire we can survey in Derby, Chesterfield, Long Eaton, Ilkeston, Swadlincote and every district in the DE, S, SK, NG postcode areas.
Derby (DE1)Chesterfield (S49)Long Eaton (NG10)Ilkeston (DE7)Swadlincote (DE11)Staveley (S43)Belper (DE56)Heanor (DE75)Alfreton (DE55)Dronfield (S18)Ripley (DE5)Buxton (SK17)
FAQs for Derbyshire
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 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 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 cover all of Derbyshire?
Yes. We take enquiries from across Derbyshire, including Derby and Chesterfield, Long Eaton, Ilkeston, Swadlincote, and arrange surveys to suit your programme.
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Process
How a Derbyshire job runs
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 Derbyshire and check what the existing frames can accept.
Written proposal
We set out the system, glass, evidence and programme, with a fixed price.
Complete and document
Work is completed to the manufacturer's details and documented for your records.