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Kent · DA1
Timber Fire-Rated Screens in Dartford, Kent
Our timber fire-rated screens service covers Dartford and neighbouring areas such as Bexley and Swanley, with every job built around a tested system.
E 30 – EI 60DA1England
Quote for Dartford
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Timber Fire-Rated Screens in Dartford: 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
- Hardwood frames to tested sections and densities
- Painted, stained or lacquered finishes
- Fire-stopping to the structure
What to check before ordering timber fire-rated screens in Dartford
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.
Species and density count
Timber screens are tested with specific species and minimum densities. Softwood substitutions or thinner sections can fall outside the evidence.
Moisture and movement
Timber frames need dry conditions on site and acclimatisation before glazing to avoid movement around the glass.
Areas we cover around Dartford
We cover Dartford and the surrounding postcode districts, including DA1, DA2, DA9, RM19, DA5, DA18. Nearby towns we also serve include Bexley, Swanley, Welling. Maidstone, around 29 km from Dartford, is the largest town in the same coverage area.
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What you can expect in Dartford
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Dartford around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
England rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in England, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Dartford building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Which rules apply to timber fire-rated screens in Dartford?
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.
Sectors we cover in Dartford
Timber fire-rated screens applies to many building types in Dartford, including public buildings and schools and colleges.
Questions about timber fire-rated screens in Dartford
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 price timber fire-rated screens in Dartford 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.
Do you carry out timber fire-rated screens in Dartford?
Yes. We survey and install in Dartford and across Kent, including the DA1 district and nearby Bexley.
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What happens next
Tell us what you have
Send drawings, a fire risk assessment action or photos of the glass marks.
Measure and check
We measure each opening in Dartford and check what the existing frames can accept.
Written proposal
We set out the system, glass, evidence and programme, with a fixed price.
Fit and record
We install, photograph seals and fixings before closing up, and hand over the schedule.