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Greater London · N5
Highbury timber fire-rated screens
From the N5 district outwards, we arrange timber fire-rated screens for buildings across Highbury, matching glass, frames and seals to tested evidence rather than guesswork.
E 30 – EI 60N5England
Quote for Highbury
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Timber Fire-Rated Screens in Highbury: 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.
- Over-panels, side panels and borrowed lights
- Fire glass with the specified intumescent glazing system
- Fire-stopping to the structure
- Painted, stained or lacquered finishes
Before you order timber fire-rated screens: what matters
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.
Insulating glass weight
Heavier insulating glass may need larger sections; we confirm the frame can carry the chosen build-up.
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.
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 Highbury
Coverage around Highbury includes the N5, N7, N1, EC50, N1C, N4 districts and nearby Islington, Holloway, Stamford Hill. We cover Highbury as part of our Greater London coverage.
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What every Highbury quote includes
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Highbury budgets are not open-ended.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Highbury identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Highbury around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Building types we cover in Highbury
We can survey and quote for blocks of flats, student accommodation and other building types in Highbury.
FAQs for Highbury
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 fire-rated?
Yes. Hardwood screens are tested to 30 and 60 minutes in many configurations, with the right glass, beads and seals.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Highbury?
Yes. We plan phasing, out-of-hours work and temporary protection so the building can stay in use where the fire strategy allows.
Do you carry out timber fire-rated screens in Highbury?
Yes. We survey and install in Highbury and across Greater London, including the N5 district and nearby Islington.
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From enquiry to handover in Highbury
Tell us what you have
Send drawings, a fire risk assessment action or photos of the glass marks.
Site visit
A survey in Highbury confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
Quote and evidence
Your quote lists each item with its classification and the evidence it relies on.
Install and hand over
Installation to the system details, then a handover pack with photographs and evidence.