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Oxfordshire · OX25
Timber Fire-Rated Screens in Bicester, Oxfordshire
Our timber fire-rated screens service covers Bicester and neighbouring areas such as Oxford and Banbury, with every job built around a tested system.
E 30 – EI 60OX25England
Quote for Bicester
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with timber fire-rated screens in Bicester
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.
- Hardwood frames to tested sections and densities
- Fire-stopping to the structure
- Over-panels, side panels and borrowed lights
- Fire-rated timber doorsets set into screens
Areas we cover around Bicester
We cover Bicester and the surrounding postcode districts, including OX25, OX26, OX27, OX6. Nearby towns we also serve include Oxford, Banbury, Aylesbury. Bicester is about 18 km from Oxford, the largest town in our Oxfordshire coverage.
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Key checks for Bicester projects
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.
Insulating glass weight
Heavier insulating glass may need larger sections; we confirm the frame can carry the chosen build-up.
Fire glazing rules in England
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.
How we work in Bicester
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Bicester budgets are not open-ended.
Evidence you can file
You receive the classification references, glass marks and installation photographs for your fire safety records.
England rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in England, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Sectors we cover in Bicester
We can survey and quote for schools and colleges, care homes and other building types in Bicester.
Timber Fire-Rated Screens: Bicester questions
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 Bicester?
Yes. We survey and install in Bicester and across Oxfordshire, including the OX25 district and nearby Oxford.
How quickly can you survey in Bicester?
Survey timing in Bicester 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 Bicester
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Site visit
A survey in Bicester confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
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.