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Scotland · 15 postcode districts
Timber Fire-Rated Screens for Dumfries and Galloway buildings
Timber fire-rated screens across Dumfries and Galloway covers 15 postcode districts in the DG postcode areas. Every job is built around a tested system.
E 30 – EI 60ScotlandDG
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Timber Fire-Rated Screens: what you get in Dumfries and Galloway
The rating depends on the timber species and density, frame sections, bead profiles, fixings and the glazing seals used in the test. We build timber screens to a tested specification, or to a formal assessment, and finish them without compromising the intumescent details.
- Fire-rated timber doorsets set into screens
- Fire glass with the specified intumescent glazing system
- Painted, stained or lacquered finishes
Towns we cover in Dumfries and Galloway
Across Dumfries and Galloway we can survey in Dumfries, the surrounding area and every district in the DG postcode areas. We also cover Stranraer, Annan, Castle Douglas, Lockerbie.
What to check before ordering in Dumfries and Galloway
Finishing
Paint and stain are fine on the timber, but intumescent seals must stay clear of paint. We mask them during finishing.
Species and density count
Timber screens are tested with specific species and minimum densities. Softwood substitutions or thinner sections can fall outside the evidence.
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.
Which rules apply in Scotland?
Scotland Which rules apply?
In Scotland, building work needs a building warrant under the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004, with fire guidance in Section 2 of the Building Standards Technical Handbooks rather than Approved Documents.
For relevant premises, the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 place duties on the duty holder to maintain fire safety measures, which include fire-resisting glazing.
Questions from Dumfries and Galloway clients
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.
Can you survey anywhere in Dumfries and Galloway?
Yes. We can arrange surveys anywhere in Dumfries and Galloway, including Dumfries and the surrounding area.
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Process
From enquiry to handover in Dumfries and Galloway
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 Dumfries and Galloway and check what the existing frames can accept.
Written quote
You receive a written quote naming the tested system and classification.
Install and hand over
Installation to the system details, then a handover pack with photographs and evidence.