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Greater Manchester · OL16
Timber Fire-Rated Screens in Rochdale
We provide timber fire-rated screens in Rochdale and across Greater Manchester, working from the classification your building needs and handing over the evidence that proves what was fitted.
E 30 – EI 60OL16England
Quote for Rochdale
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with timber fire-rated screens in Rochdale
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.
- Fire glass with the specified intumescent glazing system
- Over-panels, side panels and borrowed lights
- Fire-stopping to the structure
- Hardwood frames to tested sections and densities
Key checks for Rochdale projects
Insulating glass weight
Heavier insulating glass may need larger sections; we confirm the frame can carry the chosen build-up.
Moisture and movement
Timber frames need dry conditions on site and acclimatisation before glazing to avoid movement around the glass.
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.
Where we work around Rochdale
Our Greater Manchester coverage takes in Rochdale (OL16, OL12, OL11, OL15) and the neighbouring towns of Heywood, Royton, Middleton. Rochdale is about 16 km from Manchester, the largest town in our Greater Manchester coverage.
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What you can expect in Rochdale
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Rochdale identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Rochdale budgets are not open-ended.
Evidence you can file
You receive the classification references, glass marks and installation photographs for your fire safety records.
Which rules apply to timber fire-rated screens in Rochdale?
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.
Sectors we cover in Rochdale
Timber fire-rated screens applies to many building types in Rochdale, including healthcare buildings and public buildings.
FAQs for Rochdale
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 Rochdale?
Yes. We survey and install in Rochdale and across Greater Manchester, including the OL16 district and nearby Heywood.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Rochdale?
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.
Survey
We visit Rochdale 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.