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Mid Glamorgan · CF44
Timber Fire-Rated Screens — Aberdare and CF44
Looking for timber fire-rated screens in Aberdare? We survey, supply and install tested fire-rated glazing for schools and colleges, retail and leisure units and other buildings in and around Aberdare, including the CF44 postcode district.
E 30 – EI 60CF44Wales
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Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our timber fire-rated screens service includes in Aberdare
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 glass with the specified intumescent glazing system
- Fire-rated timber doorsets set into screens
- Painted, stained or lacquered finishes
Where we work around Aberdare
Coverage around Aberdare includes the CF44 districts and nearby Rhondda, Merthyr Tydfil, Tonypandy. Aberdare is about 6 km from Rhondda, the largest town in our Mid Glamorgan coverage.
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Key checks for Aberdare projects
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.
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.
Wales regulations that shape the job
Wales Which rules apply?
Building regulations are devolved in Wales, so fire safety design follows the Welsh Ministers' version of Approved Document B rather than the English one, alongside impact safety guidance for glazing.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies in Wales, so the responsible person must maintain fire-resisting glazing as part of the premises' fire safety measures. The Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed this extends to the structure, external walls and flat entrance doors of multi-occupied residential buildings.
Wales is introducing its own building safety regime for occupied residential buildings, so check current Welsh requirements before planning major works to blocks of flats.
What every Aberdare quote includes
Wales rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in Wales, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Aberdare budgets are not open-ended.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Aberdare identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Sectors we cover in Aberdare
We can survey and quote for schools and colleges, retail and leisure units and other building types in Aberdare.
Questions about timber fire-rated screens in Aberdare
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.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Aberdare?
Yes. We plan phasing, out-of-hours work and temporary protection so the building can stay in use where the fire strategy allows.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Aberdare?
Aberdare is in Wales, where the Welsh Approved Document B applies to building work and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 covers occupied premises.
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From enquiry to handover in Aberdare
Share the details
Send the fire strategy extract, inspection report or a few photos of the openings.
Measure and check
We measure each opening in Aberdare 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.
Install and hand over
Installation to the system details, then a handover pack with photographs and evidence.