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Timber Fire-Rated Screens in Tyne and Wear
Our Tyne and Wear timber fire-rated screens service covers survey, supply and installation to the tested details, documented on handover.
E 30 – EI 60EnglandNESRDH
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We cover timber fire-rated screens in Newcastle upon Tyne and across Tyne and Wear, including Sunderland, South Shields, Gateshead, Washington.
Newcastle upon Tyne (NE1)Sunderland (SR1)South Shields (NE33)Gateshead (NE8)Washington (NE37)Tynemouth (NE30)Wallsend (NE28)Newburn (NE15)North Shields (NE29)Whitley Bay (NE26)Houghton-le-Spring (DH4)Felling (NE10)Jarrow (NE32)Gosforth (NE3)Hebburn (NE31)
What our timber fire-rated screens service includes in Tyne and Wear
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.
- Fire glass with the specified intumescent glazing system
- Fire-stopping to the structure
- Over-panels, side panels and borrowed lights
Before you order in Tyne and Wear
Insulating glass weight
Heavier insulating glass may need larger sections; we confirm the frame can carry the chosen build-up.
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 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.
Timber Fire-Rated Screens in Tyne and Wear: questions
Can timber screens be painted?
Yes. The timber can be painted, stained or lacquered. Intumescent seals are kept clear of paint.
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 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.
Which parts of Tyne and Wear do you cover?
All of it: Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, South Shields, Gateshead, Washington and every district in the NE, SR, DH postcode areas.
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Process
What happens next
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Survey
We visit Tyne and Wear to measure, record existing marks and check the frames and substrate.
Written quote
You receive a written quote naming the tested system and classification.
Complete and document
Work is completed to the manufacturer's details and documented for your records.