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Timber Fire-Rated Screens for Sevenoaks buildings
Timber fire-rated screens in Sevenoaks 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 60TN13England
Quote for Sevenoaks
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Timber Fire-Rated Screens in Sevenoaks: 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-rated timber doorsets set into screens
- Painted, stained or lacquered finishes
- Hardwood frames to tested sections and densities
- Over-panels, side panels and borrowed lights
How we work in Sevenoaks
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Sevenoaks building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Sevenoaks budgets are not open-ended.
England rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in England, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
What to check before ordering timber fire-rated screens in Sevenoaks
Insulating glass weight
Heavier insulating glass may need larger sections; we confirm the frame can carry the chosen build-up.
Finishing
Paint and stain are fine on the timber, but intumescent seals must stay clear of paint. We mask them during finishing.
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.
Areas we cover around Sevenoaks
Whether the building is in central Sevenoaks or the wider TN13, TN14 districts, we can survey and quote. We also cover Tonbridge, Swanley, Royal Tunbridge Wells. Sevenoaks is about 23 km from Maidstone, the largest town in our Kent coverage.
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Which rules apply to timber fire-rated screens in Sevenoaks?
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 Sevenoaks
Timber fire-rated screens applies to many building types in Sevenoaks, including offices and blocks of flats.
Timber Fire-Rated Screens: Sevenoaks 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 fire-rated?
Yes. Hardwood screens are tested to 30 and 60 minutes in many configurations, with the right glass, beads and seals.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Sevenoaks?
Yes. We plan phasing, out-of-hours work and temporary protection so the building can stay in use where the fire strategy allows.
How quickly can you survey in Sevenoaks?
Survey timing in Sevenoaks 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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From enquiry to handover in Sevenoaks
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 Sevenoaks and check what the existing frames can accept.
Quote and evidence
Your quote lists each item with its classification and the evidence it relies on.
Fit and record
We install, photograph seals and fixings before closing up, and hand over the schedule.