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Torquay timber fire-rated screens
For Torquay 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 60TQ2England
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Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with timber fire-rated screens in Torquay
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
- Fire-stopping to the structure
- Fire-rated timber doorsets set into screens
- Hardwood frames to tested sections and densities
Areas we cover around Torquay
Coverage around Torquay includes the TQ2, TQ1, TQ3 districts and nearby Paignton, Newton Abbot, Exmouth. Torquay lies roughly 45 km from Plymouth, within our Devon coverage.
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What to check before ordering timber fire-rated screens in Torquay
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.
Species and density count
Timber screens are tested with specific species and minimum densities. Softwood substitutions or thinner sections can fall outside the evidence.
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 Torquay quote includes
Evidence you can file
You receive the classification references, glass marks and installation photographs for your fire safety records.
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Torquay building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
England rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in England, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Sectors we cover in Torquay
Timber fire-rated screens applies to many building types in Torquay, including healthcare buildings and public buildings.
FAQs for Torquay
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.
Can you price timber fire-rated screens in Torquay 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.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Torquay?
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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From enquiry to handover in Torquay
Share the details
Send the fire strategy extract, inspection report or a few photos of the openings.
Site visit
A survey in Torquay 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.