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Greater Manchester · M41
Urmston timber fire-rated screens
Our timber fire-rated screens service covers Urmston and neighbouring areas such as Stretford and Sale, with every job built around a tested system.
E 30 – EI 60M41England
Quote for Urmston
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Timber Fire-Rated Screens in Urmston: 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-rated timber doorsets set into screens
- Hardwood frames to tested sections and densities
- Fire-stopping to the structure
How we work in Urmston
England rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in England, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Urmston around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Urmston building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Key checks for Urmston projects
Moisture and movement
Timber frames need dry conditions on site and acclimatisation before glazing to avoid movement around the glass.
Finishing
Paint and stain are fine on the timber, but intumescent seals must stay clear of paint. We mask them during finishing.
Insulating glass weight
Heavier insulating glass may need larger sections; we confirm the frame can carry the chosen build-up.
Urmston coverage and nearby towns
Whether the building is in central Urmston or the wider M41, M32, M33, M17, M30, M31 districts, we can survey and quote. We also cover Stretford, Sale, Eccles. Manchester, around 9 km from Urmston, is the largest town in the same coverage area.
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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.
Building types we cover in Urmston
We can survey and quote for offices, schools and colleges and other building types in Urmston.
Timber Fire-Rated Screens: Urmston questions
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 Urmston?
Yes. We survey and install in Urmston and across Greater Manchester, including the M41 district and nearby Stretford.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Urmston?
Building work in Urmston 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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How a Urmston job runs
Tell us what you have
Send drawings, a fire risk assessment action or photos of the glass marks.
Survey
We visit Urmston 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.
Complete and document
Work is completed to the manufacturer's details and documented for your records.