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Timber Fire-Rated Screens in Northampton
Timber fire-rated screens in Northampton 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 60NN1England
Quote for Northampton
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Timber Fire-Rated Screens in Northampton: what's included
The rating depends on the timber species and density, frame sections, bead profiles, fixings and the glazing seals used in the test. We build timber screens to a tested specification, or to a formal assessment, and finish them without compromising the intumescent details.
- Painted, stained or lacquered finishes
- Hardwood frames to tested sections and densities
- Fire glass with the specified intumescent glazing system
- Over-panels, side panels and borrowed lights
Key checks for Northampton projects
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.
Moisture and movement
Timber frames need dry conditions on site and acclimatisation before glazing to avoid movement around the glass.
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.
Where we work around Northampton
Our Northamptonshire coverage takes in Northampton (NN1, NN2, NN5, NN3, NN4) and the neighbouring towns of Wellingborough, Daventry, Rushden. Northampton is the largest town in our Northamptonshire coverage.
Timber screens in WellingboroughTimber screens in DaventryTimber screens in RushdenTimber screens in KetteringTimber screens in Milton Keynes
What you can expect in Northampton
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Northampton budgets are not open-ended.
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Northampton around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Northampton building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
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.
Building types we cover in Northampton
Sector guides below cover blocks of flats, offices and other buildings in Northampton.
Timber Fire-Rated Screens: Northampton questions
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.
Which timbers are used?
Dense hardwoods are typical; the exact species depends on the tested specification. We confirm species and density on the drawings.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Northampton?
Yes. We plan phasing, out-of-hours work and temporary protection so the building can stay in use where the fire strategy allows.
Can you price timber fire-rated screens in Northampton 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.
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What happens next
Share the details
Send the fire strategy extract, inspection report or a few photos of the openings.
Survey
We visit Northampton 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.
Install and hand over
Installation to the system details, then a handover pack with photographs and evidence.