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Timber Fire-Rated Screens in Hereford
Timber fire-rated screens in Hereford is usually needed for one of three reasons: new building work, a change to an existing fire-resisting wall, or defects found in an inspection. We handle all three.
E 30 – EI 60HR1England
Quote for Hereford
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with timber fire-rated screens in Hereford
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 glass with the specified intumescent glazing system
- Fire-stopping to the structure
- Over-panels, side panels and borrowed lights
- Fire-rated timber doorsets set into screens
How we work in Hereford
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Hereford budgets are not open-ended.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Hereford identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
England rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in England, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Before you order timber fire-rated screens: what matters
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.
Insulating glass weight
Heavier insulating glass may need larger sections; we confirm the frame can carry the chosen build-up.
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.
Hereford coverage and nearby towns
Survey visits can be arranged anywhere in Hereford, including the HR1 districts, and in nearby Great Malvern, Worcester, Tewkesbury. Hereford is the largest town in our Herefordshire coverage.
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Which rules apply to timber fire-rated screens in Hereford?
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.
Building types we cover in Hereford
We can survey and quote for blocks of flats, public buildings and other building types in Hereford.
Timber Fire-Rated Screens: Hereford questions
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.
How quickly can you survey in Hereford?
Survey timing in Hereford depends on access, the size of the building and how urgent the defect is. Tell us your deadline when you enquire and we will confirm a date before you commit.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Hereford?
Yes. We plan phasing, out-of-hours work and temporary protection so the building can stay in use where the fire strategy allows.
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From enquiry to handover in Hereford
Share the details
Send the fire strategy extract, inspection report or a few photos of the openings.
Survey
We visit Hereford to measure, record existing marks and check the frames and substrate.
Written quote
You receive a written quote naming the tested system and classification.
Complete and document
Work is completed to the manufacturer's details and documented for your records.