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Greater Manchester · SK15
Timber Fire-Rated Screens in Stalybridge, Greater Manchester
We provide timber fire-rated screens in Stalybridge and across Greater Manchester, working from the classification your building needs and handing over the evidence that proves what was fitted.
E 30 – EI 60SK15England
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What our timber fire-rated screens service includes in Stalybridge
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-stopping to the structure
- Fire glass with the specified intumescent glazing system
- Fire-rated timber doorsets set into screens
- Over-panels, side panels and borrowed lights
What to check before ordering timber fire-rated screens in Stalybridge
Moisture and movement
Timber frames need dry conditions on site and acclimatisation before glazing to avoid movement around the glass.
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.
Which rules apply to timber fire-rated screens in Stalybridge?
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.
Stalybridge coverage and nearby towns
We cover Stalybridge and the surrounding postcode districts, including SK15, OL6, SK16, OL7, OL5, SK14. Nearby towns we also serve include Dukinfield, Ashton-under-Lyne, Hyde. Stalybridge is about 12 km from Manchester, the largest town in our Greater Manchester coverage.
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What every Stalybridge quote includes
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Stalybridge 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.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Stalybridge identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Sectors we cover in Stalybridge
Sector guides below cover schools and colleges, care homes and other buildings in Stalybridge.
Timber Fire-Rated Screens: Stalybridge questions
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 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 Stalybridge?
Yes. We plan phasing, out-of-hours work and temporary protection so the building can stay in use where the fire strategy allows.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Stalybridge?
Building work in Stalybridge follows the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B, and occupied buildings are covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
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From enquiry to handover in Stalybridge
Tell us what you have
Send drawings, a fire risk assessment action or photos of the glass marks.
Measure and check
We measure each opening in Stalybridge and check what the existing frames can accept.
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.