Due to the increased fire performance of Aluminium TIMBER EFFECT and in addition to this, its structural properties in the event of heavy loads and blast forces - our fire resistant wood ceilings are the ideal choice for high security projects that are subject to specific blast loading compliance via either 'SIDOS', or in respect to UK Airports, 'ASIAD' building regulation. We have seen a significant increase in demand for this type of specialist wood ceiling or timber wall panel performance across several sectors in 2024 as security threats become an increasing concern and the need to incorporate these considerations into the design process become of increasing priority throughout the UK.

Fire Resistant TIMBER EFFECT ceilings installed at the Ashley Centre, Epsom:

Almost any major transport project, public use building or Airport will now have these security considerations and the requirement for rigorous EN13501-1 fire testing has never been more important. But in addition to this, panel systems, whether acoustic timber panels applied to either walls or ceilings, or A1 rated cladding will require design-flexibility to allow any system to meet project specific design & performance requirements, that standard off the shelf product will simply not provide. This is where a BCL timber panel system, with the flexibility to fully integrate all services, access panels and even bomb-blast security features to the panels and supporting grid, become by far the most efficient solution for a complex or large scale commercial projects.

Large scale transport projects like London Bridge Station (above) will require full fire testing, acoustic testing & bomb-blast load analysis for full compliance...

Using a system like BCL provides the extra degree of assurance required for wooden slat panels on large scale commercials or complex major works. Our complete BIM Level 4 design service ensures smooth design coordination over a huge range of details and system considerations. In addition to this, the direct installation service that we offer provides a full turn-key delivery solution for Architects, contractors & end-clients - to guarantee complete efficiency of timber slat panels, full compliance and via the flexibility of our prefrabrication, eliminate all 'site modification / cutting' - which maximises the efficiency benefits of prefabrication, significantly reducing site installation time, cost and overall waste.

BCL Aluminium 'TIMBER EFFECT' Panel with A2-s2,d0 fire classification and also Class A acoustic performance fully tested in UKAS accrediated labs.

To find out more about BCL’s acoustic timber panelling with full EN13501-1 fire testing, or our Aluminium 'TIMBER EFFECT' fire proof cladding for commercial projects, please contact us directly on 01189 344 155 or alternatively email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The refurbishment work at 10 Gresham Street in the heart of London’s historic Square Mile is an exciting new project for BCL. The original building has been reimagined by architect Gensler. The work will include the addition of a stunning green terrace rooftop providing panoramic views of St. Paul’s Cathedral and the City’s tall buildings cluster as well as significant internal works, featuring stunning BCL wood ceilings throughout its main reception area.

BCL have been engaged by TMJ Interiors to design, manufacture and install a 300 m2 timber slat canopy to the two-story high atrium reception area in FSC certified Sweet Chestnut. The intricate design places acoustic timber panels in a hexagram star shape radiating from a focal point with concentric circles of integrated lighting, spanning the internal wooden slatted panels. Crucially, our full BIM Level 4 design has allowed for efficient detail development and coordination of integrated services and existing air vents – adding value and maximising project delivery overall for both TMJ & Gensler.

The renovation aims to minimise the building’s embodied carbon through recycling and repurposing of materials and the removal of fossil fuels through sustainable sourcing of timber products, such as BCL’s fully EN13501-1 timber panels. Upon completion, the refurbishment aims to achieve BREEAM Outstanding and WELL Platinum ratings. BCL will be using timber certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®). This certification ensures responsible and sustainable sourcing of timber, contributing to environmental conservation and earning Full BREEAM Mat03 credits.

Existing entrance below:

To find out more about BCL’s slatted timber ceilings or wooden wall panels, please contact us directly on 01189 344 155 or alternatively email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The installation of 600 square meters of beautiful BCL wood ceilings throughout Hartlepool Train Station is now complete. The project, delivered in partnership with civil engineering specialist Story Contracting Ltd, features unitised wood soffits in PEFC certified Douglas Fir and takes full advantage of BCL’s unique flexibility for wooden slatted panels. Using our full BIM Level 4 design and full service integration, timber panels were delivered to site with all lighting prefabricated and sized exactly to layouts, thus avoiding any panel cutting, modifications or forming of services on site for the installer.

Hartlepool is currently the busiest single-platform station in the UK and the third-biggest station in the region which welcomes up to 650,000 passengers per year. The redevelopment scheme has seen the station’s redundant second platform brought back into use and the newly covered route is created by connecting the existing canopy with the new via the footbridge with BCL timber ceilings. The project has been designed by Weston Williamson + Partners with a curved outdoor wood ceiling to follow the shape of the platform and track.

To find out more about BCL’s slatted timber ceilings or wooden wall panels, please contact us directly on 01189 344 155 or alternatively email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We are pleased to announce that back in January, we completed our work at the Ashley Centre in Epsom for ISG. BCLs work comprised of over 1000sqm of 250x50mm beam casings, vertical fins and rooflight linings in our Aluminium ‘TIMBER EFFECT’ slats, colour-matched using its unique faux wood polyurethane coating, to create a beautifully realistic American Black Walnut finish with ‘non-combustible’ fire performance.

The variety of ceilings throughout the shopping centre showcase the versatility of our ‘TIMBER EFFECT’ product and BCL’s design-flexible systems approach. The rotunda over the flower stall uses varying arrangements of slats - and above the walkways, integrated lighting adds depth and helps illustrate the warmth and realism of this ground-breaking fire-resistant wood effect system.

The project was an astounding success and the new aluminium slats, which can achieve up to A1 Fire Classification (to EN13501-1), look incredible. This ground-breaking new offering from BCL allows for the creation realistic fire proof timber finishes for both internal & external use – whilst harnessing the performance benefits of Aluminium; A1/A2 fire performance, fully moisture/water resistant, with zero movement …. ideal for any non-combustible regulatory scenarios or where designs require greater durability & stability then achievable traditionally in solid wood.