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Timber Fire-Rated Screens — Rochester and ME1
If a building in Rochester needs timber fire-rated screens, the starting point is the rating its fire strategy requires. We confirm that, survey the openings and quote a tested system to suit.
E 30 – EI 60ME1England
Quote for Rochester
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Timber Fire-Rated Screens in Rochester: 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.
- Fire-stopping to the structure
- Hardwood frames to tested sections and densities
- Over-panels, side panels and borrowed lights
- Fire-rated timber doorsets set into screens
What every Rochester quote includes
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Rochester budgets are not open-ended.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Rochester identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Rochester building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Before you order timber fire-rated screens: what matters
Finishing
Paint and stain are fine on the timber, but intumescent seals must stay clear of paint. We mask them during finishing.
Moisture and movement
Timber frames need dry conditions on site and acclimatisation before glazing to avoid movement around the glass.
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.
Rochester coverage and nearby towns
Whether the building is in central Rochester or the wider ME1, ME4, ME2, ME7, ME5 districts, we can survey and quote. We also cover Chatham, Strood, Gillingham. Rochester is about 13 km from Maidstone, the largest town in our Kent coverage.
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Which rules apply to timber fire-rated screens in Rochester?
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.
Rochester building types
Timber fire-rated screens applies to many building types in Rochester, including industrial units and hotels.
FAQs for Rochester
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 painted?
Yes. The timber can be painted, stained or lacquered. Intumescent seals are kept clear of paint.
Do you carry out timber fire-rated screens in Rochester?
Yes. We survey and install in Rochester and across Kent, including the ME1 district and nearby Chatham.
How quickly can you survey in Rochester?
Survey timing in Rochester 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.
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How a Rochester job runs
Share the details
Send the fire strategy extract, inspection report or a few photos of the openings.
Site visit
A survey in Rochester confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
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.