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Somerset · BS20
Timber Fire-Rated Screens across Portishead
For Portishead buildings, we supply, replace and check timber fire-rated screens wherever the fire strategy depends on it, working to the tested system rather than the glass alone.
E 30 – EI 60BS20England
Quote for Portishead
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our timber fire-rated screens service includes in Portishead
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.
- Over-panels, side panels and borrowed lights
- Fire-rated timber doorsets set into screens
- Painted, stained or lacquered finishes
- Fire glass with the specified intumescent glazing system
What to check before ordering timber fire-rated screens in Portishead
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.
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.
Which rules apply to timber fire-rated screens in Portishead?
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.
Portishead coverage and nearby towns
Our Somerset coverage takes in Portishead (BS20) and the neighbouring towns of Nailsea, Clevedon, Bristol. Portishead lies roughly 31 km from Bath, within our Somerset coverage.
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What every Portishead quote includes
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Portishead around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Portishead building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Portishead identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Sectors we cover in Portishead
Timber fire-rated screens applies to many building types in Portishead, including hotels and retail and leisure units.
FAQs for Portishead
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 carry out timber fire-rated screens in Portishead?
Yes. We survey and install in Portishead and across Somerset, including the BS20 district and nearby Nailsea.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Portishead?
Building work in Portishead 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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How a Portishead job runs
Share the details
Send the fire strategy extract, inspection report or a few photos of the openings.
Site visit
A survey in Portishead confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
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.