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Timber Fire-Rated Screens for Wimbledon buildings
Timber fire-rated screens in Wimbledon 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 60SW19England
Quote for Wimbledon
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with timber fire-rated screens in Wimbledon
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.
- Painted, stained or lacquered finishes
- Fire-stopping to the structure
- Over-panels, side panels and borrowed lights
- Hardwood frames to tested sections and densities
What to check before ordering timber fire-rated screens in Wimbledon
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.
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.
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.
Wimbledon coverage and nearby towns
Our Greater London coverage takes in Wimbledon (SW19, SW20, SW18, SM4, SW17, SW15) and the neighbouring towns of Morden, Mitcham, Putney. Wimbledon is one of the Greater London districts we cover.
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How we work in Wimbledon
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Wimbledon identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Wimbledon building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Wimbledon around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Building types we cover in Wimbledon
We can survey and quote for student accommodation, retail and leisure units and other building types in Wimbledon.
Questions about timber fire-rated screens in Wimbledon
Can timber screens be painted?
Yes. The timber can be painted, stained or lacquered. Intumescent seals are kept clear of paint.
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.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Wimbledon?
Building work in Wimbledon follows the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B, and occupied buildings are covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Do you carry out timber fire-rated screens in Wimbledon?
Yes. We survey and install in Wimbledon and across Greater London, including the SW19 district and nearby Morden.
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From enquiry to handover in Wimbledon
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Survey
We visit Wimbledon to measure, record existing marks and check the frames and substrate.
Written proposal
We set out the system, glass, evidence and programme, with a fixed price.
Fit and record
We install, photograph seals and fixings before closing up, and hand over the schedule.