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Wiltshire · SN1
Timber Fire-Rated Screens — Swindon and SN1
When a fire strategy, inspection report or building control comment in Swindon calls for glazing tested to resist fire, our timber fire-rated screens service covers survey, supply and installation.
E 30 – EI 60SN1England
Quote for Swindon
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with timber fire-rated screens in Swindon
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.
- Hardwood frames to tested sections and densities
- Fire-rated timber doorsets set into screens
- Over-panels, side panels and borrowed lights
- Painted, stained or lacquered finishes
What you can expect in Swindon
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 Swindon identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Swindon building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
What to check before ordering timber fire-rated screens in Swindon
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.
Species and density count
Timber screens are tested with specific species and minimum densities. Softwood substitutions or thinner sections can fall outside the evidence.
Where we work around Swindon
Survey visits can be arranged anywhere in Swindon, including the SN1, SN25, SN2 districts, and in nearby Cirencester, Chippenham, Witney. Swindon is the largest town in our Wiltshire coverage.
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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.
Building types we cover in Swindon
We can survey and quote for offices, healthcare buildings and other building types in Swindon.
Questions about timber fire-rated screens in Swindon
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 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.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Swindon?
Yes. We plan phasing, out-of-hours work and temporary protection so the building can stay in use where the fire strategy allows.
How quickly can you survey in Swindon?
Survey timing in Swindon depends on access, the size of the building and how urgent the defect is. Tell us your deadline when you enquire and we will confirm a date before you commit.
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What happens next
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Site visit
A survey in Swindon confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
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.