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West Midlands timber fire-rated screens
Our West Midlands timber fire-rated screens service covers survey, supply and installation to the tested details, documented on handover.
E 30 – EI 60EnglandBWVWS
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Timber Fire-Rated Screens: an overview for West Midlands
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-stopping to the structure
- Fire-rated timber doorsets set into screens
- Painted, stained or lacquered finishes
What to check before ordering in West Midlands
Insulating glass weight
Heavier insulating glass may need larger sections; we confirm the frame can carry the chosen build-up.
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.
Species and density count
Timber screens are tested with specific species and minimum densities. Softwood substitutions or thinner sections can fall outside the evidence.
Choose a town in West Midlands
We cover timber fire-rated screens in Birmingham and across West Midlands, including Coventry, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall.
Birmingham (B1)Coventry (CV1)Wolverhampton (WV1)Dudley (DY1)Walsall (WS1)Solihull (B91)Sutton Coldfield (B73)West Bromwich (B70)Halesowen (B63)Stourbridge (DY8)Smethwick (B66)Willenhall (WV13)Tipton (DY4)Bloxwich (WS3)Wednesfield (WV11)Aston (B6)Shirley (B90)Brierley Hill (DY5)Aldridge (WS9)Acocks Green (B27)Wednesbury (WS10)Kingswinford (DY6)
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.
FAQs for West Midlands
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.
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 survey anywhere in West Midlands?
Yes. We can arrange surveys anywhere in West Midlands, including Birmingham and Coventry, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall.
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Process
From enquiry to handover in West Midlands
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Measure and check
We measure each opening in West Midlands and check what the existing frames can accept.
Written quote
You receive a written quote naming the tested system and classification.
Install and hand over
Installation to the system details, then a handover pack with photographs and evidence.