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Gwynedd timber fire-rated screens
Timber fire-rated screens across Gwynedd covers 44 postcode districts in the LL postcode areas. Every job is built around a tested system.
E 30 – EI 60WalesLL
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Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Timber Fire-Rated Screens: an overview for Gwynedd
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
- Hardwood frames to tested sections and densities
- Fire-rated timber doorsets set into screens
What to check before ordering in Gwynedd
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.
Moisture and movement
Timber frames need dry conditions on site and acclimatisation before glazing to avoid movement around the glass.
Species and density count
Timber screens are tested with specific species and minimum densities. Softwood substitutions or thinner sections can fall outside the evidence.
Places we cover in Gwynedd
Across Gwynedd we can survey in Bangor, Caernarfon, Holyhead, Pwllheli, Llangefni and every district in the LL postcode areas.
Wales rules for fire glazing
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.
Questions from Gwynedd clients
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.
Can timber screens be painted?
Yes. The timber can be painted, stained or lacquered. Intumescent seals are kept clear of paint.
Can you survey anywhere in Gwynedd?
Yes. We can arrange surveys anywhere in Gwynedd, including Bangor and Caernarfon, Holyhead, Pwllheli, Llangefni.
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Process
From enquiry to handover in Gwynedd
Tell us what you have
Send drawings, a fire risk assessment action or photos of the glass marks.
Survey
We visit Gwynedd to measure, record existing marks and check the frames and substrate.
Quote and evidence
Your quote lists each item with its classification and the evidence it relies on.
Fit and record
We install, photograph seals and fixings before closing up, and hand over the schedule.