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Herefordshire timber fire-rated screens
We survey, supply and install timber fire-rated screens across Herefordshire, from Hereford to the surrounding area, working to the classification your fire strategy sets.
E 30 – EI 60EnglandHRLDNP
Quote for Herefordshire
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Timber Fire-Rated Screens: an overview for Herefordshire
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-rated timber doorsets set into screens
- Over-panels, side panels and borrowed lights
- Hardwood frames to tested sections and densities
Towns we cover in Herefordshire
We cover timber fire-rated screens in Hereford and across Herefordshire, including the surrounding area. We also cover Leominster, Ross-on-Wye, Ledbury.
Key checks for Herefordshire projects
Insulating glass weight
Heavier insulating glass may need larger sections; we confirm the frame can carry the chosen build-up.
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.
Regulations for Herefordshire projects
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.
Timber Fire-Rated Screens in Herefordshire: 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.
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.
Can you survey anywhere in Herefordshire?
Yes. We can arrange surveys anywhere in Herefordshire, including Hereford and the surrounding area.
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Process
From enquiry to handover in Herefordshire
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Site visit
A survey in Herefordshire confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
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.