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Gwent · NP44
Timber Fire-Rated Screens in Cwmbran
For Cwmbran buildings, we supply, replace and check timber fire-rated screens wherever the fire strategy depends on it, working to the tested system rather than the glass alone.
E 30 – EI 60NP44Wales
Quote for Cwmbran
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with timber fire-rated screens in Cwmbran
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
- Over-panels, side panels and borrowed lights
- Fire glass with the specified intumescent glazing system
- Fire-rated timber doorsets set into screens
Cwmbran coverage and nearby towns
Our Gwent coverage takes in Cwmbran (NP44) and the neighbouring towns of Pontypool, Risca, Newport. Cwmbran lies roughly 8 km from Newport, within our Gwent coverage.
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What to check before ordering timber fire-rated screens in Cwmbran
Finishing
Paint and stain are fine on the timber, but intumescent seals must stay clear of paint. We mask them during finishing.
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.
Which rules apply to timber fire-rated screens in Cwmbran?
Wales Which rules apply?
Building regulations are devolved in Wales, so fire safety design follows the Welsh Ministers' version of Approved Document B rather than the English one, alongside impact safety guidance for glazing.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies in Wales, so the responsible person must maintain fire-resisting glazing as part of the premises' fire safety measures. The Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed this extends to the structure, external walls and flat entrance doors of multi-occupied residential buildings.
Wales is introducing its own building safety regime for occupied residential buildings, so check current Welsh requirements before planning major works to blocks of flats.
What every Cwmbran quote includes
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Cwmbran building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Cwmbran budgets are not open-ended.
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Cwmbran around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Building types we cover in Cwmbran
Sector guides below cover offices, blocks of flats and other buildings in Cwmbran.
Questions about timber fire-rated screens in Cwmbran
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 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 Cwmbran?
Cwmbran is in Wales, where the Welsh Approved Document B applies to building work and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 covers occupied premises.
Can you price timber fire-rated screens in Cwmbran 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.
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How a Cwmbran job runs
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Site visit
A survey in Cwmbran confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
Written quote
You receive a written quote naming the tested system and classification.
Install and hand over
Installation to the system details, then a handover pack with photographs and evidence.