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Timber Fire-Rated Screens in Newcastle upon Tyne
When a fire strategy, inspection report or building control comment in Newcastle upon Tyne calls for glazing tested to resist fire, our timber fire-rated screens service covers survey, supply and installation.
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Quote for Newcastle upon Tyne
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Timber Fire-Rated Screens in Newcastle upon Tyne: 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
- Fire-rated timber doorsets set into screens
- Hardwood frames to tested sections and densities
- Fire glass with the specified intumescent glazing system
Newcastle upon Tyne coverage and nearby towns
Survey visits can be arranged anywhere in Newcastle upon Tyne, including the NE1, NE8, NE4, NE2, NE6, NE10 districts, and in nearby Gateshead, Gosforth, Felling. Newcastle upon Tyne is the main town we cover in Tyne and Wear.
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What to check before ordering timber fire-rated screens in Newcastle upon Tyne
Moisture and movement
Timber frames need dry conditions on site and acclimatisation before glazing to avoid movement around the glass.
Species and density count
Timber screens are tested with specific species and minimum densities. Softwood substitutions or thinner sections can fall outside the evidence.
Finishing
Paint and stain are fine on the timber, but intumescent seals must stay clear of paint. We mask them during finishing.
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.
What every Newcastle upon Tyne quote includes
Evidence you can file
You receive the classification references, glass marks and installation photographs for your fire safety records.
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Newcastle upon Tyne around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Newcastle upon Tyne identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Newcastle upon Tyne building types
Timber fire-rated screens applies to many building types in Newcastle upon Tyne, including retail and leisure units and schools and colleges.
FAQs for Newcastle upon Tyne
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.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Building work in Newcastle upon Tyne follows the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B, and occupied buildings are covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Can you price timber fire-rated screens in Newcastle upon Tyne 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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From enquiry to handover in Newcastle upon Tyne
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Survey
We visit Newcastle upon Tyne 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.