E 30 – EI 120
Fire-Rated Glazed Screens
Internal glazed screens that keep compartments and corridors protected.
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Suffolk · IP1
Aluminium Fire-Rated Screens for Ipswich buildings
Our aluminium fire-rated screens service covers Ipswich and neighbouring areas such as Harwich and Felixstowe, with every job built around a tested system.
E 30 – EI 60IP1England
Quote for Ipswich
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with aluminium fire-rated screens in Ipswich
Aluminium fire-rated screens are glazed walls built from aluminium profiles that have been tested with fire-resistant glass and insulating inserts. They suit offices, healthcare and education buildings that want a clean, modern frame matching the rest of the glazing.
- Anodised and powder-coated finishes
- Tested aluminium fire screen systems
- Integrity and insulating glass to the system schedule
- Fire-stopping and perimeter details
Ipswich coverage and nearby towns
We cover Ipswich and the surrounding postcode districts, including IP1, IP4, IP2, IP3, IP5. Nearby towns we also serve include Harwich, Felixstowe, Stowmarket. Ipswich is the largest town in our Suffolk coverage.
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Key checks for Ipswich projects
Ratings available
Aluminium systems are commonly available at 30 and 60 minutes; higher ratings are less common and may point to a steel system instead.
Deflection and fixings
Head details and fixing centres come from the system documentation, especially beneath long-span slabs.
Door hardware
Hinges, locks and closers fitted to doors within the screen must be compatible with the door's evidence.
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.
How we work in Ipswich
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Ipswich building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Ipswich around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Ipswich identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Building types we cover in Ipswich
Sector guides below cover blocks of flats, offices and other buildings in Ipswich.
Questions about aluminium fire-rated screens in Ipswich
Can aluminium fire screens be used outside?
Some systems are tested for external use. If the screen forms part of the building envelope we specify an external-rated system and glass.
Will the frames match our other glazing?
Usually they can be matched closely in profile and colour so rated and non-rated areas look consistent.
Can you price aluminium fire-rated screens in Ipswich from photos?
We can give a guide range from photos and sizes, including a clear photo of any marks on the glass. A fixed price follows a survey.
How quickly can you survey in Ipswich?
Survey timing in Ipswich 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.
Related
Related services in Ipswich
E 30 – EI 60
Fire-Rated Glass Partitions
Office glass partitions where the wall has to be fire-resisting.
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E 30 – EI 60
Fire-Rated Curtain Walling
Facade glazing tested for fire where boundaries or compartments demand it.
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up to EI 120
Steel Fire-Rated Screens
Slim steel frames for long spans, high ratings and heavy glass.
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How a Ipswich job runs
Share the details
Send the fire strategy extract, inspection report or a few photos of the openings.
Site visit
A survey in Ipswich confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
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.