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Timber Fire-Rated Screens for Barnstaple buildings
When a fire strategy, inspection report or building control comment in Barnstaple calls for glazing tested to resist fire, our timber fire-rated screens service covers survey, supply and installation.
E 30 – EI 60EX31England
Quote for Barnstaple
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with timber fire-rated screens in Barnstaple
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.
- Hardwood frames to tested sections and densities
- Fire glass with the specified intumescent glazing system
- Painted, stained or lacquered finishes
- Fire-stopping to the structure
Where we work around Barnstaple
We cover Barnstaple and the surrounding postcode districts, including EX31. Nearby towns we also serve include Bideford, Tiverton, Exeter. Plymouth, around 79 km from Barnstaple, is the largest town in the same coverage area.
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Key checks for Barnstaple projects
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.
Moisture and movement
Timber frames need dry conditions on site and acclimatisation before glazing to avoid movement around the glass.
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.
Fire glazing rules in England
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.
What every Barnstaple quote includes
Evidence you can file
You receive the classification references, glass marks and installation photographs for your fire safety records.
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Barnstaple around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Barnstaple budgets are not open-ended.
Building types we cover in Barnstaple
Timber fire-rated screens applies to many building types in Barnstaple, including care homes and blocks of flats.
Timber Fire-Rated Screens: Barnstaple questions
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 timber screens be painted?
Yes. The timber can be painted, stained or lacquered. Intumescent seals are kept clear of paint.
How quickly can you survey in Barnstaple?
Survey timing in Barnstaple depends on access, the size of the building and how urgent the defect is. Tell us your deadline when you enquire and we will confirm a date before you commit.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Barnstaple?
Building work in Barnstaple follows the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B, and occupied buildings are covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
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From enquiry to handover in Barnstaple
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Site visit
A survey in Barnstaple confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
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.