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Greater Manchester · M27
Timber Fire-Rated Screens in Swinton
Our timber fire-rated screens service covers Swinton and neighbouring areas such as Eccles and Walkden, with every job built around a tested system.
E 30 – EI 60M27England
Quote for Swinton
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our timber fire-rated screens service includes in Swinton
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.
- Hardwood frames to tested sections and densities
- Over-panels, side panels and borrowed lights
- Fire-rated timber doorsets set into screens
- Fire glass with the specified intumescent glazing system
Where we work around Swinton
Whether the building is in central Swinton or the wider M27, M30, M28, M6, M17, M50 districts, we can survey and quote. We also cover Eccles, Walkden, Salford. Swinton lies roughly 8 km from Manchester, within our Greater Manchester coverage.
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Key checks for Swinton projects
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.
Species and density count
Timber screens are tested with specific species and minimum densities. Softwood substitutions or thinner sections can fall outside the evidence.
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.
How we work in Swinton
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Swinton around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Swinton building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Evidence you can file
You receive the classification references, glass marks and installation photographs for your fire safety records.
Swinton building types
Timber fire-rated screens applies to many building types in Swinton, including blocks of flats and offices.
Timber Fire-Rated Screens: Swinton questions
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.
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 you price timber fire-rated screens in Swinton from photos?
We can give a guide range from photos and sizes, including a clear photo of any marks on the glass. A fixed price follows a survey.
Do you carry out timber fire-rated screens in Swinton?
Yes. We survey and install in Swinton and across Greater Manchester, including the M27 district and nearby Eccles.
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How a Swinton job runs
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Measure and check
We measure each opening in Swinton and check what the existing frames can accept.
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.