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Wiltshire · SN15
Timber Fire-Rated Screens in Chippenham, Wiltshire
Timber fire-rated screens in Chippenham is usually needed for one of three reasons: new building work, a change to an existing fire-resisting wall, or defects found in an inspection. We handle all three.
E 30 – EI 60SN15England
Quote for Chippenham
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our timber fire-rated screens service includes in Chippenham
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.
- Over-panels, side panels and borrowed lights
- Fire-rated timber doorsets set into screens
- Fire glass with the specified intumescent glazing system
- Fire-stopping to the structure
What to check before ordering timber fire-rated screens in Chippenham
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.
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.
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.
Where we work around Chippenham
Whether the building is in central Chippenham or the wider SN15 districts, we can survey and quote. We also cover Trowbridge, Bath, Yate. Chippenham lies roughly 26 km from Swindon, within our Wiltshire coverage.
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What every Chippenham quote includes
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Chippenham around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
England rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in England, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Chippenham identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Building types we cover in Chippenham
Sector guides below cover industrial units, hotels and other buildings in Chippenham.
FAQs for Chippenham
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.
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 you price timber fire-rated screens in Chippenham 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.
Do you carry out timber fire-rated screens in Chippenham?
Yes. We survey and install in Chippenham and across Wiltshire, including the SN15 district and nearby Trowbridge.
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How a Chippenham job runs
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Site visit
A survey in Chippenham confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
Written proposal
We set out the system, glass, evidence and programme, with a fixed price.
Complete and document
Work is completed to the manufacturer's details and documented for your records.