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Timber Fire-Rated Screens — Frome and BA11
Timber fire-rated screens in Frome 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 60BA11England
Quote for Frome
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Timber Fire-Rated Screens in Frome: 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
- Over-panels, side panels and borrowed lights
- Hardwood frames to tested sections and densities
- Fire-rated timber doorsets set into screens
Before you order timber fire-rated screens: what matters
Species and density count
Timber screens are tested with specific species and minimum densities. Softwood substitutions or thinner sections can fall outside the evidence.
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.
Finishing
Paint and stain are fine on the timber, but intumescent seals must stay clear of paint. We mask them during finishing.
Frome coverage and nearby towns
Coverage around Frome includes the BA11 districts and nearby Trowbridge, Bath, Kingswood. Bath, around 17 km from Frome, is the largest town in the same coverage area.
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What every Frome quote includes
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Frome building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Frome identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
England rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in England, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Which rules apply to timber fire-rated screens in Frome?
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 Frome
Timber fire-rated screens applies to many building types in Frome, including industrial units and retail and leisure units.
Questions about timber fire-rated screens in Frome
Can timber screens be painted?
Yes. The timber can be painted, stained or lacquered. Intumescent seals are kept clear of paint.
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 you price timber fire-rated screens in Frome 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.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Frome?
Building work in Frome follows the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B, and occupied buildings are covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
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From enquiry to handover in Frome
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Survey
We visit Frome 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.
Fit and record
We install, photograph seals and fixings before closing up, and hand over the schedule.