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Timber Fire-Rated Screens for Chiswick buildings
Timber fire-rated screens in Chiswick 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 60W4England
Quote for Chiswick
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our timber fire-rated screens service includes in Chiswick
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.
- Hardwood frames to tested sections and densities
- Painted, stained or lacquered finishes
- Over-panels, side panels and borrowed lights
- Fire glass with the specified intumescent glazing system
What to check before ordering timber fire-rated screens in Chiswick
Finishing
Paint and stain are fine on the timber, but intumescent seals must stay clear of paint. We mask them during finishing.
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.
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.
In higher-risk buildings, broadly 18 metres or seven storeys with two or more homes, the Building Safety Regulator is the building control authority. England is also phasing out BS 476 references from Approved Document B, with the remaining fire-resistance references due to go in September 2029.
Areas we cover around Chiswick
Coverage around Chiswick includes the W4, W3, SW13, W6, W14, W12 districts and nearby Acton, Barnes, Shepherds Bush. We cover Chiswick as part of our Greater London coverage.
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How we work in Chiswick
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Chiswick building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Chiswick around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Evidence you can file
You receive the classification references, glass marks and installation photographs for your fire safety records.
Building types we cover in Chiswick
We can survey and quote for retail and leisure units, offices and other building types in Chiswick.
Timber Fire-Rated Screens: Chiswick questions
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 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.
Do you carry out timber fire-rated screens in Chiswick?
Yes. We survey and install in Chiswick and across Greater London, including the W4 district and nearby Acton.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Chiswick?
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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What happens next
Share the details
Send the fire strategy extract, inspection report or a few photos of the openings.
Site visit
A survey in Chiswick confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
Written proposal
We set out the system, glass, evidence and programme, with a fixed price.
Install and hand over
Installation to the system details, then a handover pack with photographs and evidence.