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Timber Fire-Rated Screens in Wiltshire
Timber fire-rated screens across Wiltshire covers 28 postcode districts in the SN, SP, BA postcode areas. Every job is built around a tested system.
E 30 – EI 60EnglandSNSPBA
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Timber Fire-Rated Screens: an overview for Wiltshire
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
- Hardwood frames to tested sections and densities
- Painted, stained or lacquered finishes
Key checks for Wiltshire projects
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.
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.
Choose a town in Wiltshire
We cover timber fire-rated screens in Swindon and across Wiltshire, including Salisbury, Trowbridge, Chippenham.
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 Wiltshire: questions
Can timber screens be painted?
Yes. The timber can be painted, stained or lacquered. Intumescent seals are kept clear of paint.
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.
Can you survey anywhere in Wiltshire?
Yes. We can arrange surveys anywhere in Wiltshire, including Swindon and Salisbury, Trowbridge, Chippenham.
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Process
From enquiry to handover in Wiltshire
Tell us what you have
Send drawings, a fire risk assessment action or photos of the glass marks.
Measure and check
We measure each opening in Wiltshire and check what the existing frames can accept.
Quote and evidence
Your quote lists each item with its classification and the evidence it relies on.
Install and hand over
Installation to the system details, then a handover pack with photographs and evidence.