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Timber Fire-Rated Screens for Worcestershire buildings
We take timber fire-rated screens enquiries from across Worcestershire, with surveys arranged in Worcester, Redditch, Kidderminster, Great Malvern, Bromsgrove and the surrounding towns.
E 30 – EI 60EnglandWRBDY
Quote for Worcestershire
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Timber Fire-Rated Screens: an overview for Worcestershire
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.
- Over-panels, side panels and borrowed lights
- Fire-stopping to the structure
- Painted, stained or lacquered finishes
Key checks for Worcestershire projects
Insulating glass weight
Heavier insulating glass may need larger sections; we confirm the frame can carry the chosen build-up.
Species and density count
Timber screens are tested with specific species and minimum densities. Softwood substitutions or thinner sections can fall outside the evidence.
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.
England rules for fire glazing
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.
Towns we cover in Worcestershire
Worcestershire coverage includes Worcester, Redditch, Kidderminster, Great Malvern, Bromsgrove and the WR, B, DY, GL postcode areas (31 postcode districts).
Worcester (WR1)Redditch (B97)Kidderminster (DY10)Great Malvern (WR14)Bromsgrove (B61)Evesham (WR11)Droitwich (WR9)Stourport-on-Severn (DY13)
Questions from Worcestershire clients
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.
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 survey anywhere in Worcestershire?
Yes. We can arrange surveys anywhere in Worcestershire, including Worcester and Redditch, Kidderminster, Great Malvern, Bromsgrove.
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Process
What happens next
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 Worcestershire 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.