Fire-rated Crittall-style screens

Why people choose fire-rated screens

Loft conversions that create a third storey, flats, and many commercial buildings need fire-resisting walls and doors around the stairs or corridors. Standard glazing is not allowed there. A fire-rated system is tested as a complete assembly, so the frame, glass, seals and ironmongery all come from the tested specification and are installed to it.

Where it works

• Hallways and stairs in three-storey houses
• Kitchens opening onto an escape route in flats
• Commercial corridors and stair cores
• HMOs and conversions with protected routes

How much does it cost?

As a guide, fire-rated screens cost £6,350 to £8,350 for a typical size, fitted and including VAT. Steel-look aluminium sits at the lower end and solid steel at the upper end. Size, bar pattern, glass and doors make the difference. Use the design and price tool for your own size, or read the full cost guide.

Options

Rating	Integrity and insulation ratings to suit the route, typically 30 minutes
Glass	Fire-rated glass from the tested system
Doors	Fire doors with self-closers and intumescent seals
Evidence	Test or assessment evidence supplied for building control
Material	Steel systems; aluminium is not used for fire-rated work here
Finish	Matt black or RAL colour within the tested range

How we draw it

Styles that suit

• Classic grid
• Slimline minimal

Homes it suits

• Georgian townhouses
• Victorian terraces
• Mansion block flats