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Timber Fire-Rated Screens in Maidstone, Kent
When a fire strategy, inspection report or building control comment in Maidstone calls for glazing tested to resist fire, our timber fire-rated screens service covers survey, supply and installation.
E 30 – EI 60ME14England
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Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with timber fire-rated screens in Maidstone
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
- Fire-rated timber doorsets set into screens
- Hardwood frames to tested sections and densities
- Fire glass with the specified intumescent glazing system
What to check before ordering timber fire-rated screens in Maidstone
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.
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.
Finishing
Paint and stain are fine on the timber, but intumescent seals must stay clear of paint. We mask them during finishing.
England regulations that shape the job
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.
Maidstone coverage and nearby towns
Whether the building is in central Maidstone or the wider ME14, ME16, ME15 districts, we can survey and quote. We also cover Chatham, Rochester, Gillingham. Maidstone is the main town we cover in Kent.
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What every Maidstone quote includes
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Maidstone budgets are not open-ended.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Maidstone 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.
Building types we cover in Maidstone
Sector guides below cover offices, industrial units and other buildings in Maidstone.
Questions about timber fire-rated screens in Maidstone
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 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.
Do you carry out timber fire-rated screens in Maidstone?
Yes. We survey and install in Maidstone and across Kent, including the ME14 district and nearby Chatham.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Maidstone?
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 Maidstone
Share the details
Send the fire strategy extract, inspection report or a few photos of the openings.
Survey
We visit Maidstone to measure, record existing marks and check the frames and substrate.
Written proposal
We set out the system, glass, evidence and programme, with a fixed price.
Complete and document
Work is completed to the manufacturer's details and documented for your records.