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.

BCL are pleased to announce we have been appointed by leading main contractor Morgan Sindall to design, manufacture and install over 840sqm timber ceilings at Colindale Station, as part of the significant improvements across the Northern Line for end client, London Underground.

We will be using 44x44mm square profile slats in PEFC certified Douglas Fir, pressure impregnated for FR to deliver Class B fire performing wood slat ceilings that arch across the vast internal ticketing hall, visible from the outside, through its imposing glazed façade, with BCL timber panels sitting between the arched Glulam beams, reminiscent of a traditional ship’s hull.

Colindale Station’s transformation aims to create a more accessible, efficient, and welcoming transport hub for the growing community in the area and BCL wooden ceilings will deliver both organic warmth and high performance Class A acoustic absorption, sitting above a spacious new ticket hall, large enough to accommodate the expected increase in passenger numbers.

To find out more about BCL’s acoustic timber panels and how they maximise the efficiency benefits of prefabrication, 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.

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BCL have been engaged by new client Beard construction to design, manufacture and install over 840sqm timber panels in 44x 19mm American Ash to the walls and ceilings in atrium, corridors and classroom areas as well as some large decorative timber fins 194 x 44mm at Berkhamsted Sixth Form Centre. The wooden slatted walls and wood ceilings will be impregnated with fire treatment then coated in a fire rated lacquer to ensure Class B EN13501-1 fire performance. We are very much looking forward to getting to know the construction team and working together on this exciting new project!

Working again with Design Engine (previously Winchester College, 2023), the award-winning Architects have conceived a new building which will provide a modern academic and pastoral space for up to 425 students, with a mixture of open-plan study and flexible teaching spaces arranged over three floors – with BCL timber slat ceilings providing visual warmth and acoustic performance throughout.  The project is a key part of Design Engine’s campus-wide masterplan, which has been carefully developed in consultation with the school over the past three years.

To find out more about BCL’s wooden slatted ceilings or timber wall panels and how our panel systems maximise the efficiency benefits of prefabrication, 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.

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BCL have now gained full EN13501-1 classification of our Aluminium TIMBER EFFECT fire resistant wood panel systems for walls & ceilings. This ground-breaking panel offering uses a unique polyurethane coating system to create realistic finishes for both internal & external use – ideal for any non-combustible regulatory scenarios such as London Underground Stations, large concourses subject to BS:9999 or external cladding for residential and institutional buildings over 18+ metres.

One key benefit of using Aluminium with heat cured coatings is their exceptional durability in both external and high moisture conditions. By avoiding glues or any other additional binders / resins, the BCL Aluminium TIMBER EFFECT system is able to withstand external exposure and provide a 10 year colour warranty on its initial finish, with only very minimal UV fading over the expected 40+ year service life, with zero maintenance – providing the ideal fireproof cladding solution for large commercial projects.

In addition to significantly enhanced colour longevity and fire performance, the BCL ‘TIMBER EFFECT’ system also offers a zero movement, lower cost solution for large sections or spans over traditional solid wood. The inherent dimensional stability and strength of Aluminium significantly reduces risk of distortion and some of the issues that can be seen in solid wood if its equilibrium moisture content stays elevated above 30% for a prolonged period. Therefore, in many project scenarios, a BCL faux wood panel system will provide a more practical, lower cost and better performing solution over traditional timber.