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Acton timber fire-rated screens
When a fire strategy, inspection report or building control comment in Acton calls for glazing tested to resist fire, our timber fire-rated screens service covers survey, supply and installation.
E 30 – EI 60W3England
Quote for Acton
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Timber Fire-Rated Screens in Acton: what's included
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.
- Painted, stained or lacquered finishes
- Fire glass with the specified intumescent glazing system
- Fire-stopping to the structure
- Over-panels, side panels and borrowed lights
Where we work around Acton
Whether the building is in central Acton or the wider W3, W5, W4, W13, TW8, W12 districts, we can survey and quote. We also cover Chiswick, Shepherds Bush, Willesden. Acton is one of the Greater London districts we cover.
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What to check before ordering timber fire-rated screens in Acton
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.
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.
Finishing
Paint and stain are fine on the timber, but intumescent seals must stay clear of paint. We mask them during finishing.
England regulations that shape the job
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 Acton quote includes
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Acton building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Acton 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.
Sectors we cover in Acton
Timber fire-rated screens applies to many building types in Acton, including offices and hotels.
Timber Fire-Rated Screens: Acton questions
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 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 work on occupied buildings in Acton?
Yes. We plan phasing, out-of-hours work and temporary protection so the building can stay in use where the fire strategy allows.
Can you price timber fire-rated screens in Acton 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.
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From enquiry to handover in Acton
Share the details
Send the fire strategy extract, inspection report or a few photos of the openings.
Site visit
A survey in Acton confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
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.