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Edinburgh and the Lothians · EH1
Timber Fire-Rated Screens — Edinburgh and EH1
Timber fire-rated screens in Edinburgh is usually needed for one of three reasons: new building work, a change to an existing fire-resisting wall, or defects found in an inspection. We handle all three.
E 30 – EI 60EH1Scotland
Quote for Edinburgh
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with timber fire-rated screens in Edinburgh
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.
- Over-panels, side panels and borrowed lights
- Painted, stained or lacquered finishes
- Fire glass with the specified intumescent glazing system
- Fire-rated timber doorsets set into screens
What to check before ordering timber fire-rated screens in Edinburgh
Finishing
Paint and stain are fine on the timber, but intumescent seals must stay clear of paint. We mask them during finishing.
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.
Insulating glass weight
Heavier insulating glass may need larger sections; we confirm the frame can carry the chosen build-up.
Areas we cover around Edinburgh
Whether the building is in central Edinburgh or the wider EH1, EH2, EH3, EH7, EH9, EH6 districts, we can survey and quote. We also cover Musselburgh, Kirkcaldy, Dunfermline. Edinburgh is the largest town in our Edinburgh and the Lothians coverage.
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What every Edinburgh quote includes
Scotland rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in Scotland, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Edinburgh identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Evidence you can file
You receive the classification references, glass marks and installation photographs for your fire safety records.
Scotland regulations that shape the job
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.
Edinburgh building types
We can survey and quote for healthcare buildings, student accommodation and other building types in Edinburgh.
Timber Fire-Rated Screens: Edinburgh questions
Can timber screens be painted?
Yes. The timber can be painted, stained or lacquered. Intumescent seals are kept clear of paint.
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.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is in Scotland, so work needs a building warrant and follows the Building Standards Technical Handbooks, with the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 covering occupied premises.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Edinburgh?
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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How a Edinburgh job runs
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 Edinburgh and check what the existing frames can accept.
Quote and evidence
Your quote lists each item with its classification and the evidence it relies on.
Fit and record
We install, photograph seals and fixings before closing up, and hand over the schedule.